Head of Infrastructure

About

Liquid Group is a FinTech payments services group based in Singapore. Liquid empowers and connects businesses and individuals to make transactions in a smart, secure and cost-effective way, anywhere in the world.

We operate a regional payment network to enable cross-border QR payment services for e-wallet operators, banks, and merchants. We also provide white-label solutions to accelerate the development and adoption of mobile payments for our business partners.

We work in a collaborative and adaptive way, exploring innovative ideas and solving challenging problems to develop our products. Together, we ensure efficiency, security, and convenience for our partners and customers.

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Head of Infrastructure

The Head Infrastructure will lead the design, implementation, and management of the company's infrastructure strategies, with a strong focus on AWS-based solutions and high-volume transaction systems . This role requires a deep understanding of the intersection between infrastructure, security, and software development . The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cloud architectures, cybersecurity and DevOps practices ensuring the company's IT environment is scalable, secure, and resilient .

Key Responsibilities:

Infrastructure & Cloud Management:

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable, secure, and reliable infrastructure solutions using AWS.
• Oversee IT systems' full lifecycle, from technical architecture and infrastructure engineering to operations and support.
• Manage and optimize database infrastructure, ensuring performance, availability, and security.
• Implement monitoring tools and best practices to track system health, transactions, and performance trends.
• Lead incident response efforts to quickly address infrastructure and security incidents.

DevOps & Security Integration:

• Work closely with software development teams to integrate infrastructure, DevOps, and security best practices into the development lifecycle.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and automation tools to improve efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore's information security regulations and international security standards.
• Strong expertise in designing cybersecurity infrastructure, including Security Operations Centers (SOC) and risk management strategies.

IT Business Processes & Vendor Management:

• Develop IT business processes within the company and with partners/clients.
• Manage relationships with infrastructure and cybersecurity vendors, ensuring optimal solutions and services.
• Ensure cost optimization while maintaining high system performance and security.

Leadership & Strategy:

• Mentor and lead a team of infrastructure professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Track infrastructure issues and performance metrics to identify trends and systemic improvements.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies, cybersecurity threats, and industry best practices.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or Business Management.
• Professional certifications (ITIL, COBIT, PRINCE2, AWS, DevOps, Security certifications).
• 10+ years of IT experience, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
• Proven track record of executing IT projects in the banking sector.
• Hands-on experience managing high-load systems and cloud architectures.
• Expertise in cybersecurity and the development of company-wide security policies.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure architecture, risk management, and compliance.
• Experience integrating with government systems and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Team leadership and management experience with a results-driven mindset.
• Hands-on approach, especially in the initial stages of project deployment.
• Experience with AI Tools for Infrastructure Management, leveraging AI-powered tools for AIOps, predictive maintenance, anomaly detection, and automated incident response