Job Title : Head of IT
Location : Delhi
Experience : 15 - 25 Years
Role Overview :
We are seeking a seasoned IT leader to head our technology function, with proven expertise in managing large-scale IT infrastructure, data centres, digital transformation initiatives, and enterprise-wide cybersecurity. The ideal candidate will combine strategic vision with hands-on execution to modernize IT systems, strengthen security frameworks, and drive innovation that aligns with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities :
Strategic Leadership :
- Define and execute the organizations IT strategy in alignment with business goals.
- Lead digital transformation initiatives to improve scalability, agility, and efficiency.
- Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies to maintain a competitive advantage.
Infrastructure & Data Centres :
Oversee end-to-end management of data centres (on-premise, cloud, hybrid) ensuring uptime, scalability, and performance.Optimize IT infrastructure including servers, storage, networking, and virtualization.Ensure business continuity and disaster recovery planning.Cybersecurity & Compliance :
Develop and implement robust cybersecurity strategies to protect digital assets.Establish data privacy, compliance, and regulatory frameworks (ISO, GDPR, etc.).Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate IT security risks.Hardware, Networking & Operations :
Manage enterprise-wide IT hardware, networking, and communication systems.Drive standardization and optimization of IT assets and vendor management.Implement ITIL-based processes for incident, problem, and change management.Digital Transformation :
Champion automation, cloud adoption, and modernization of legacy systems.Collaborate with business leaders to integrate digital tools across departments.Enable analytics, AI / ML, and IoT adoption where relevant to business needs.Leadership & People Management :
Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing IT team.Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning.Manage IT budgets, vendor relationships, and cost optimization initiatives.Key Skills & Competencies :
Strong background in IT infrastructure management, data centre operations, and cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP).Expertise in cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance.Hands-on knowledge of networking, hardware, and enterprise IT systems.Proven success in leading digital transformation programs.Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and vendor negotiation skills.Excellent problem-solving, communication, and decision-making abilities.Qualifications :
Bachelors / Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.Certifications preferred : CISSP, CISM, CISA, ITIL, PMP, CCNP / CCIE, AWS / Azure certifications.15- 25 years of progressive IT leadership experience(ref : hirist.tech)