Grazitti Interactive - IT Head

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Head of IT to lead our end-to-end technology function, ensuring robust IT infrastructure, seamless DevOps practices, and strong IT governance across the organization. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in IT operations, audits, cybersecurity, infrastructure management, and modern software delivery practices. This is a leadership role requiring technical acumen, team management skills, and a business-aligned mindset.

Key Responsibilities Leadership

• Define and execute the overall IT roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Lead cross-functional technology teams across infrastructure, operations, and DevOps.
• Serve as a key advisor to senior leadership on technology trends and risks.
  
  

IT Infrastructure & Operations

• Manage enterprise-wide IT infrastructure, data centers, cloud environments, and networking.
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of core systems and platforms.
• Lead vendor management, IT procurement, and third-party service Audit, Compliance & Risk :
• Lead internal and external IT audits, ensuring compliance with ISO, SOC, and regulatory frameworks.
• Implement and monitor IT policies, procedures, and controls.
• Manage risk assessments and drive remediation Security & Governance :
• Collaborate with CISO/InfoSec teams to strengthen cybersecurity posture
• Implement best practices for identity management, data protection, and endpoint security
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, PCI-DSS, and other data privacy & Application Delivery :
• Drive CI/CD practices across development and operations teams.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve software delivery processes.
• Oversee deployment automation, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and monitoring & Budget Management :
• Manage relationships with technology partners, vendors, and service providers.
• Develop and control IT budgets, ensuring cost-effective procurement and Management & Development :
• Hire, mentor, and retain high-performing IT talent.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous Requirements :
• Bachelor's or Masters degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• Minimum 15 years of IT experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale IT Infrastructure, IT audits, and DevOps practices.
• Strong knowledge of networking, system architecture, cloud computing, and cybersecurity.
• Familiarity with IT compliance standards (ISO 27001, SOX, GDPR, etc.).
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Experience in managing multi-location teams and global operations is a Certifications (Optional) :
• ITIL, CISA, CISM, AWS/GCP/Azure Certified, Certified DevOps Practitioner
  
  

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