AddressWe are currently retained by a well-established Insurance company to hire a Lead- IT Infrastructure for them.
The role will head the company's IT - Infrastructure & Application Maintenance and will ensure robust cyber security measures.
From overseeing vendor relationships to driving contract optimization and coordinating audits, the role will play a pivotal role in maintaining seamless operations and advancing technological capabilities.
Please note: Candidates only from the Insurance background will be considered for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Application lifecycle management, ensuring optimal application performance with reliability & collaborate with development teams.
- Lead IT infrastructure and network solutions, ensuring availability, scalability, and security in Cloud & DCs
- Implement and manage IRDA cyber security controls, conduct audits for security standards compliance.
- Manage data centre and cloud infrastructure, also developing and maintaining BCPs for risk mitigation.
- Foster vendor relationships, optimize contracts for cost-effective, quality service delivery.
- Optimize contracts across end-users, branches, data centres & cloud, maximizing organizational value through negotiations.
- Coordinate audits of infrastructure, networks, cyber security & implement corrective actions.
- Set and oversee IT access controls, maintain detailed logs for security and audit needs.
- Manage IT products & align with business needs, coordinate projects for timely delivery and goal alignment.
To fit the bill, you must have:
- 17+ years in IT leadership roles in insurance industry.
- Experience in managing IT infrastructure & application maintenance.
- Deep understanding of IRDA cyber security compliances and controls.
- Proven expertise in vendor management, contract optimization, audits etc.
- Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field; Master's a plus.
Please note that only those who have strong background in heading IT Infrastructure and application in Insurance companies will work.
If you feel the above role matches your career aspirations, please share your detailed CV along with a cover note. Please ensure the key criteria are met and that you have a strong storyline for them.
