IT head infrastructure job description and profile

Several companies have a lot of IT infrastructure such as computer systems, network connection systems such as servers, LAN and various Information and Communication Technology (ICT) systems that are essential for the functioning of the business. The IT head infrastructure oversees all IT related requirements of the company such as installations, security measures, setting up network connections, besides managing the IT staff. IT head infrastructure is one step higher in hierarchy than IT infrastructure managers.

IT head infrastructure duties and responsibilities

  • Ensuring security of the existing IT paraphernalia
  • Planning IT infrastructure requirements based on the existing projects and keeping future requirements in mind
  • Ensuring that the data stored are safe and creating backups is systems suffer failure
  • Planning disaster recovery drills and strategies
  • Monitoring and auditing the usage patterns or IT systems in the company
  • Allocating responsibilities to staff in order to provide better end-user interface, quality of service and efficient customer support
  • Planning budget of IT essentials in the company
  • Documenting all details and regularly updating them
  • Providing troubleshooting solutions in times of IT disasters in the company

IT head infrastructure skills and specifications

  • Excellent knowledge about various aspects of IT and IT infrastructure so as to recommend best systems for the company
  • Excellent management and observation skill
  • Strong presence of mind and problem solving abilities
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to formulate feasible budgets based on the finances of the company
  • Good time and finance management skills
  • Good customer service ethics
  • Ability to motivate and generate high quality results from the IT team

IT head infrastructure education and qualification

  • Master’s degree in Information Technology with work experience of at least 10 years in the IT industry is required

IT head infrastructure salary

  • Salary of an IT head infrastructure ranges between $85,000 to $150,000 with the national median being $91,000 per annum

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