Infrastructure Manager

Who we are

This initiative, led by a prominent European-level organization, focuses on creating a more efficient, modern, and secure environment and procedures. By joining this project, you will have the chance to work on critical topics such as digitalizing processes, streamlining procedures to facilitate trade and reduce costs.

This meaningful project not only allows you to contribute to a key area of European cooperation but also offers diverse professional growth opportunities, a collaborative work environment, exposure to cutting-edge technologies, and the chance to experience diversity in your daily professional life.

What you'll be doing

Planning, implementation, and maintenance of IT infrastructure

Including networks, servers, and data centers, operate efficiently and securely to support the organization’s operations and future growth

Ensuring all IT infrastructure components, including networks, servers, and storage systems, are operating efficiently through regular monitoring, performance tuning, and applying necessary updates or patches

Developing and executing strategies to align IT infrastructure with business objectives, including forecasting future needs, planning for scalability, and integrating new technologies

Implementing and managing security measures to protect the IT environment from threats, including setting up firewalls, managing access controls, and ensuring data encryption

Developing and maintaining disaster recovery and business continuity plans to enable quick recovery from unexpected outages or data loss

Managing and leading a team of IT professionals, including network administrators, systems engineers, and support staff, by setting goals, providing guidance, and fostering professional development

Collaborating with external vendors to procure hardware, software, and services, including negotiating contracts, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with organizational standards

Overseeing the IT infrastructure budget by making decisions on technology investments and managing ongoing operational costs

Implementing monitoring solutions to track the performance and health of IT systems and optimizing configurations for improved performance and reliability

What you'll bring along

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Minimum 5-10 years of experience in IT infrastructure management, with a proven track record of managing large-scale IT projects

Deep knowledge of IT infrastructure components, including networks, servers, storage systems, and data centers. Understanding of virtualization, database management, and operating systems.

Ability to plan, execute, and oversee infrastructure projects from start to finish. This includes setting timelines, managing resources, and ensuring projects are completed within budget.

Capacity to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues efficiently. This skill is vital for maintaining system uptime and ensuring business continuity.

Strong leadership skills to guide and manage a diverse team of IT professionals. Ability to set goals, provide guidance, and foster professional development.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with diverse teams and stakeholders. Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

In-depth understanding of IT security best practices, including firewalls, encryption, and access controls.

Experience in managing vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring service delivery meets organizational standards.

Ability to manage budgets, make cost-effective decisions, and report on expenditure.

Relevant certifications such as ITIL, PMP, or certifications in specific technologies (e.g., Cisco, Microsoft).

Excellent command of both spoken and written English