To excel in this role, you should possess the following :
- Strong expertise in IT infrastructure design, deployment, and administration.
- Hands-on experience with servers, networks, cloud platforms, and virtualization technologies.
- Ability to lead a team, drive infrastructure projects, and manage end-to-end operations.
- Proficiency in troubleshooting complex issues and implementing scalable solutions.
- Strong understanding of security best practices, monitoring tools, and ITIL processes.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
Day in the Life of a Infra Lead AT IZT
Start the day by reviewing infrastructure health dashboards, alerts, and overnight incident reports.Conduct a quick sync-up with the infrastructure and support teams to plan priorities for the day.Oversee ongoing projects such as cloud migration, server deployments, automation initiatives, or performance optimization.Work closely with the Network, Security, DevOps, and Application teams to ensure smooth operations and resolve cross-functional dependencies.Review and approve change requests, planned maintenance activities, and infrastructure upgrades.Troubleshoot and guide the team on critical issues related to servers, networks, cloud environments, or storage systems.Conduct performance audits, capacity planning, and optimization assessments across on-prem and cloud infrastructure.Collaborate with vendors and service partners for hardware procurement, license renewals, and technical escalations.Document architectural improvements, SOPs, and infrastructure standards for ongoing governance.Mentor team members, review workloads, and ensure adherence to security and compliance policies.End the day by updating leadership on key metrics, project progress, and any risks affecting infrastructure stability.