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Job summary
A technology services company in the UK is seeking an experienced IT Operations Director to lead and optimize their IT infrastructure and security posture. The role involves overseeing day-to-day IT operations, developing IT strategies, and ensuring compliance with security standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in IT operations and information security, excellent communication skills, and relevant certifications. This position offers competitive compensation and a collaborative work environment.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Proven experience in IT operations leadership roles.
- Strong knowledge of information security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, etc.).
- Expertise in cloud technologies, networking, and enterprise systems.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day IT operations, including infrastructure, networking, and cloud environments.
- Develop and implement IT strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Lead information security initiatives, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Manage incident response, risk assessments, and vulnerability management.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support technology-driven projects.
- Mentor and lead IT teams, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.
Skills
Education
Job Title: IT Operations Director (with Information Security Expertise)
Start Date: ASAP
We are seeking an experienced IT Operations Director with a strong background in Information Security to lead and optimize our IT infrastructure and security posture. This is a critical leadership role responsible for ensuring operational excellence, system reliability, and compliance with security standards across the organization.
- Oversee day-to-day IT operations, including infrastructure, networking, and cloud environments.
- Develop and implement IT strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Lead information security initiatives, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Manage incident response, risk assessments, and vulnerability management.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support technology-driven projects.
- Mentor and lead IT teams, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.
- Proven experience in IT operations leadership roles.
- Strong knowledge of information security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, etc.).
- Expertise in cloud technologies, networking, and enterprise systems.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, ITIL) are a plus.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Opportunity to shape IT strategy and security for a growing organization.
- Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
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