IT Infrastructure Engineer

The Lead IT Infrastructure Engineer will be a key member of the IT Project Delivery team, responsible for owning the infrastructure domain across projects. This role represents a senior technical authority, accountable for ensuring that all infrastructure solutions are properly designed, validated, and delivered in line with organizational standards, project requirements, and governance frameworks. The candidate is expected to operate with a high level of independence, providing technical leadership, design assurance, and vendor control, while ensuring that all infrastructure deliverables are complete, compliant, and ready for handover.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.  15+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, with strong experience in leading infrastructure delivery within complex projects.        Technical Expertise Deep experience in infrastructure technologies including: Network architecture (routing, switching, security); Systems, virtualization, and enterprise infrastructure platforms  Strong understanding of:  Infrastructure design and architecture principles ; Integration dependencies across systems; Security and segmentation concepts  Leadership & Delivery Proven track record in owning infrastructure scope within large-scale projects.  Strong experience in managing vendors and enforcing delivery quality.  Ability to operate independently and drive outcomes.              Governance & Standards Extensive experience in design reviews, validation, and enforcing standards.  Familiarity with cybersecurity and regulatory frameworks.      Soft Skills Strong leadership presence and decision-making capability.  Ability to challenge vendors and stakeholders constructively.  High accountability and ownership mindset.      Preferred Experience in large-scale or critical infrastructure environments.

Infrastructure Authority & Ownership Act as the lead authority for infrastructure within assigned projects.  Own all infrastructure-related decisions, validations, and outcomes.  Ensure solutions are aligned with business needs, technical standards, and long-term sustainability.  Project Delivery Leadership Lead the infrastructure scope across all project phases (design, implementation, validation, and closure).  Ensure delivery meets agreed timelines, milestones, and quality expectations.  Proactively identify risks and enforce corrective actions.  Vendor Governance & Control Take full ownership of technical engagement with vendors and system integrators.  Review, challenge, and approve all vendor deliverables.  Enforce accountability and ensure vendors meet contractual and technical obligations.  Design Assurance & Governance Review and approve architecture designs, HLDs, and LLDs.  Ensure consistency, completeness, and adherence to standards.  Identify design gaps, conflicts, and risks, and drive resolution.  Cross-Domain Coordination Ensure alignment between infrastructure, applications, and security domains.  Validate readiness for system integrations and project dependencies.  Handover & Delivery Closure Ensure all infrastructure deliverables are complete prior to handover.  Validate readiness for transition to operations teams.  Ensure proper documentation, knowledge transfer, and closure compliance.