CrossTab IT Consulting
Website:
crosstab.in
Job details:
We are seeking an accomplished Head of IT for our client, the strongest financial institution of India. This role will drive the technology strategy, infrastructure, and operations for a dynamic organization.
This position reports to senior management and involves a blend of individual contribution (30%) and team leadership (70%).
Location: Navi Mumbai (Preference for candidates based in Mumbai/Navi Mumbai or those able to relocate immediately)
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the IT function, overseeing infrastructure, cloud operations, and the Center of Excellence (COE).
- Evaluate organizational technology needs and recommend upgrades.
- Manage IT assets, including hardware and software procurement and lifecycle.
- Ensure compliance with ISMS security standards and maintain ISO 27001 certification.
- Oversee IT infrastructure for both development and production environments, including network support, security operations, and capacity planning.
- Define and execute short- and long-term IT implementation goals.
- Safeguard sensitive data, systems, and applications from external threats.
- Prepare and manage budgets for current and future IT systems.
- Guide and mentor IT teams, collaborating with business units and senior leadership to ensure efficient operation of critical systems.
- Develop and implement data security and information management policies to mitigate cybersecurity risks.
- Manage vendors and programs for IT infrastructure projects and rollouts.
- Adhere to ISMS best practices, including incident, change, and problem management.
- Track project milestones and deliverables, providing regular status updates to stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Master’s in Engineering (preferably Computer Science/Electronics & Communication); MBA in Systems or equivalent is desirable.
- 20–22 years of experience in IT support and infrastructure, including leadership of teams with 25 or more members.
- Hands-on expertise in:
- Server management (Kubernetes, DevOps)
- Red Hat virtualization, clustering, and cloud platforms
- LAN/WAN network implementation and security
- Productivity tools (RPA, MAM/MDM, O365)
- Infrastructure security and monitoring
- Proven ability to identify, implement, and automate AI/ML solutions across infrastructure and business operations.
- Experience with ISO 27001 implementation, business continuity planning, and disaster recovery best practices.
- Skilled in establishing secure production and non-production environments, as well as setting up cloud and virtualization infrastructure.
- Exposure to IT budgeting, public procurement, and product implementation.
- Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Preferred Industry Background:
- Technology, ITES, Shared Services, or Banking sectors.
Certifications:
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