AGM- IT Infrastructure And Security

Key Responsibilities

1. IT Infrastructure Strategy & Operations

• Develop and execute the enterprise IT Infrastructure strategy aligned with business growth and expansion.
• Design and manage highly available network, server, cloud, storage, backup, endpoint, and communication infrastructure.
• Standardize IT architecture across all corporate offices, project sites, sales galleries, Airports and regional offices.
• Ensure enterprise-wide infrastructure availability, performance, scalability, and resilience.

2. Information Security & Cybersecurity

• Establish and implement an enterprise Information Security Framework.
• Develop cybersecurity policies, standards, and operating procedures.
• Lead Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT), Security Operations, Endpoint Security, Identity & Access Management, and Privileged Access Controls.
• Ensure continuous monitoring and incident response.
• Build a cyber-aware organization through regular awareness programs.

3. Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Establish IT Governance aligned with business objectives.

• Develop IT policies, SOPs, and internal control frameworks.

• Drive compliance with applicable standards and regulations, including:

• ISO 27001

• SOC (where applicable)

• CERT-In advisories

• Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP)

• SEBI requirements related to listed entities (where applicable)

• Support Internal Audit, Statutory Audit, Information Security Audit, and Risk Assessments.

• Maintain IT Risk Register and remediation plans.

4. IPO Readiness & Enterprise Controls

• Build the IT control environment required for IPO readiness.

• Establish governance around:

• Change Management

• Access Management

• Asset Management

• Configuration Management

• Vendor Risk Management

• Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery

• Ensure IT documentation, evidence, and audit trails meet due diligence requirements.

• Partner with Finance, Secretarial, Legal, Risk, and Internal Audit teams to support IPO preparedness and ongoing compliance.

5. Cloud, Data Centre & Business Continuity

• Lead cloud strategy and enterprise infrastructure modernization.
• Define Backup, Disaster Recovery (DR), and Business Continuity (BCP) frameworks.
• Conduct periodic DR drills and ensure recovery objectives are achieved.
• Improve infrastructure reliability through automation and proactive monitoring.

6. Vendor & Commercial Management

• Manage strategic technology partners and service providers.
• Negotiate enterprise contracts, SLAs, AMCs, and managed service agreements.
• Drive cost optimization while maintaining service quality.

7. IT Service Management

• Establish ITIL-based service management practices.
• Define and monitor SLAs for service delivery.
• Improve end-user experience through effective IT support operations.
• Implement proactive monitoring and service reporting.

8. Leadership & Capability Development

• Build and mentor a high-performing Infrastructure & Security team.
• Define KPIs and governance cadence for infrastructure operations.
• Foster a culture of operational excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Desired Candidate Profile

Education

• B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, or equivalent.
• MBA (preferred).

Experience

• 1520+ years of experience in Enterprise IT Infrastructure, Information Security, and IT Governance.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience in Real Estate, Infrastructure, Construction, Manufacturing, Hospitality, or similar multi-location businesses preferred.
• Proven experience in establishing enterprise IT functions for a growing organization.
• Demonstrated involvement in IPO readiness, governance, audit support, or listed company compliance will be highly preferred.

Preferred Certifications

• CISSP
• CISM
• CISA
• ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor
• ITIL
• Microsoft Azure / AWS Cloud Certifications
• CCNP / CCIE (preferred)

Key Competencies

• Enterprise IT Strategy
• Infrastructure Architecture
• Cybersecurity Leadership
• IT Governance
• Risk Management
• IPO Readiness
• Regulatory Compliance
• Vendor & Commercial Negotiation
• Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
• Cloud Infrastructure
• Team Leadership
• Stakeholder Management

Key Success Measures (KPIs)

• Infrastructure Availability > 99.9%
• Zero Critical Security Breaches
• Successful completion of Internal & External IT Audits
• 100% Compliance with IT Policies and Regulatory Requirements
• Timely closure of audit observations
• Successful execution of DR drills within defined RTO/RPO
• IT Infrastructure Scalability aligned with business growth
• High stakeholder satisfaction and SLA adherence
• Achievement of IPO readiness milestones and compliance deliverables

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