Employer Overview
A national cloud computing platform was launched to serve the oil, gas, and mineral resources sector. The platform provides an integrated work environment across software, platform, and infrastructure, offering multi-tenancy, collaboration, and sector-wide connectivity. It drives digital transformation, operational efficiency, cybersecurity, and scalability across the industry.
Job Summary
We are looking for a Head of Cloud Infrastructure & Private Cloud Operations to lead the strategy, architecture, and operations of a large-scale private cloud environment. This role will oversee five core domains: Private Cloud, Server & Storage, Networking, Security Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity, ensuring a secure, scalable, and highly available platform while leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and execute the Private Cloud strategy, architecture, and technology roadmap.
- Lead the design, implementation, and operations of enterprise cloud infrastructure.
- Oversee Private Cloud, Server & Storage, Networking, Security Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity functions.
- Ensure high availability, disaster recovery readiness, security compliance, and SLA achievement.
- Drive infrastructure modernization, automation, and operational excellence.
- Lead and develop infrastructure engineering and operations teams.
- Manage technology vendors, budgets, and strategic initiatives.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 15–20 years of experience in enterprise IT infrastructure, cloud, or data center environments.
- Minimum 5–8 years in leadership roles managing large-scale infrastructure platforms.
- Proven experience in private cloud, multi-site data centers, and enterprise infrastructure environments.
Technical Skills
- Private Cloud (OpenShift, Kubernetes)
- Server & Storage Infrastructure
- Virtualization Technologies (Nutanix AHV / VMware)
- Data Center Networking (Cisco ACI, BGP, MPLS)
- Enterprise Storage & Backup (Pure Storage, Veeam)
- Security Infrastructure & Zero Trust Architecture
- Cybersecurity Governance & Infrastructure Security
- Monitoring, Automation, and DevOps Practices
- Leadership & Team Management
- Strategic Thinking
- Stakeholder & Vendor Management
- Decision Making
- Communication & Problem Solving
Preferred Certifications
- CCIE (Data Center or Service Provider)
- Red Hat OpenShift / Kubernetes
- Nutanix NCP
- Fortinet NSE
- ITIL or TOGAF
