Head of Infrastructure & Cybersecurity

Head of Infrastructure & Cybersecurity

D-Orbit

Fino Mornasco, Italy

Main objectives:

• Ensure availability, scalability and security of IT infrastructure to support business operations;
• Implement and maintain cybersecurity policies to protect enterprise data, systems, and applications;
• Optimize the operational efficiency of the IT department by balancing limited resources with business needs;
• Ensure compliance with applicable cybersecurity regulations and standards.

Main responsibilities:

IT Infrastructure Management.

• Oversee the management and maintenance of the enterprise IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, storage systems, and cloud services;
• Plan and coordinate technology upgrades to ensure business continuity and infrastructure modernization;
• Manage vendors and service contracts for infrastructure and technology (cloud providers, data centers, networking, etc.).

Cybersecurity

• Define and implement cybersecurity policies to prevent, detect and respond to potential threats;
• Ensure implementation of protection solutions, including firewalls, antivirus, monitoring tools, and vulnerability management systems;
• Manage security incident response procedures and coordinate any internal and external communications;
• Train and educate corporate employees on cybersecurity best practices.

IT Operations and Support

• Monitor the performance of IT systems and services to ensure availability and support for end users;
• Support the IT team in managing support tickets, resolving critical issues, and overseeing day-to-day operations;
• Automate and optimize IT processes to improve operational efficiency.

Compliance and Governance

• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, standards and guidelines (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST2);
• Manage periodic security and IT infrastructure audits;
• Draft documentation and reports for management, highlighting risks, vulnerabilities, and mitigation plans.

Leadership and Team Management

• Coordinate the IT team to ensure that business and technology goals are met;
• Prioritize activities and projects, balancing resources and workloads;
• Promote professional growth of team members through training and coaching.

Requirements:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related discipline. Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CCNP, AWS Solutions Architect) are a plus;
• At least 5-7 years of experience in IT roles with focus on infrastructure and security;
• Experience managing small IT teams, preferably in dynamic and resource-constrained environments.

Technical Skills

• In-depth knowledge of operating systems (Windows, Linux), virtualization environments (VMware, Hyper-V) and cloud solutions (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud);
• Familiarity with cybersecurity tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection);
• Networking skills (firewall, VPN, SD-WAN) and management of local/business networks;
• Knowledge of security regulations and standards (GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST).

Transversal Skills

• Leadership and team management skills;
• Problem-solving and decision-making orientation;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, to interface with technical and non-technical stakeholders;
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.

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