Chief IT Infrastructure Strategist

The Chief IT Infrastructure Strategist is responsible for overseeing the bank's IT infrastructure, ensuring high availability, security, and efficiency of all technology systems. This role ensures the smooth operation of hardware, networks, servers, and cloud services while supporting the bank's digital transformation goals and regulatory compliance.

• Develop and implement strategies for managing the bank's IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, and cloud services.
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and security of IT systems to support business operations.
• Oversee data center operations, including backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.
• Monitor and optimize IT system performance, identifying areas for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity and data protection regulations.
• Manage vendor relationships and procurement for IT infrastructure components.
• Lead a team of IT infrastructure specialists, ensuring skill development and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with other IT units to support digital banking initiatives and business process automation.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure management, network administration, or systems engineering, preferably in the financial sector.
• Strong knowledge of network architecture, cloud computing, and IT security.
• Proficiency in managing enterprise IT infrastructure, including servers, firewalls, and virtualization.
• Experience with IT service management frameworks (ITIL) and best practices.