Global IT Infrastructure & IT Security Director

1. IT Infrastructure Leadership: - Develop and execute a comprehensive global IT infrastructure strategy aligned with business goals, including on-premise, cloud, and hybrid environments. - Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of all network infrastructure (LAN, WAN, VPN, wireless), server infrastructure (physical and virtual), storage solutions, and data center operations. - Manage relationships with third-party vendors, negotiating contracts and ensuring service level agreements (SLAs) are met for all infrastructure-related services. - Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of new technologies to optimize infrastructure performance, cost-efficiency, and business agility. - Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning for all critical IT systems and data. - Develop and manage the IT infrastructure budget, optimizing spending while ensuring necessary resources are available. - Implement and maintain robust monitoring and alerting systems to proactively identify and resolve infrastructure issues. - Oversee asset management for all IT infrastructure components. 2.IT Security Leadership: - Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive global IT security program, including policies, procedures, and best practices, aligned with industry standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001). - Lead the incident response team, developing and testing incident response plans to effectively address security breaches and minimize impact. - Manage vulnerability management, penetration testing, and security audits to identify and remediate security weaknesses. - Oversee identity and access management (IAM) strategies, including single sign-on (SSO) and multi-factor authentication (MFA). - Implement and manage security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), SIEM, endpoint detection and response (EDR), and data loss prevention (DLP). - Conduct regular risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to protect sensitive data and systems. - Ensure compliance with relevant data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and industry-specific compliance requirements. - Promote a strong cybersecurity culture through employee training and awareness programs. 3.Team Leadership & Management: - Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of IT infrastructure and security professionals. - Provide strong leadership, guidance, and support to direct reports and the broader IT team. - Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment that encourages continuous learning and professional growth. - Set clear performance objectives, conduct regular performance reviews, and provide constructive feedback. - Manage resource allocation and project prioritization within the infrastructure and security teams. 4.Collaboration & Communication: - Collaborate effectively with other IT leaders, business stakeholders, and executive leadership to understand business needs and deliver IT solutions that support strategic objectives. - Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to non-technical audiences. - Act as a subject matter expert and advisor on all matters related to IT infrastructure and security. - Build strong relationships with internal and external partners. ***The work location can be discussed.*** ***Please provide your resume in English.***