Employer OverviewA national cloud computing platform was launched to serve the oil, gas, and mineral resources sector. The platform provides an integrated work environment across software, platform, and infrastructure, offering multi-tenancy, collaboration, and sector-wide connectivity. It drives digital transformation, operational efficiency, cybersecurity, and scalability across the industry.Job SummaryWe are looking for a Head of Cloud Infrastructure & Private Cloud Operations to lead the strategy, architecture, and operations of a large-scale private cloud environment. This role will oversee five core domains: Private Cloud, Server & Storage, Networking, Security Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity, ensuring a secure, scalable, and highly available platform while leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.Key ResponsibilitiesDefine and execute the Private Cloud strategy, architecture, and technology roadmap.Lead the design, implementation, and operations of enterprise cloud infrastructure.Oversee Private Cloud, Server & Storage, Networking, Security Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity functions.Ensure high availability, disaster recovery readiness, security compliance, and SLA achievement.Drive infrastructure modernization, automation, and operational excellence.Lead and develop infrastructure engineering and operations teams.Manage technology vendors, budgets, and strategic initiatives.Minimum RequirementsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.15–20 years of experience in enterprise IT infrastructure, cloud, or data center environments.Minimum 5–8 years in leadership roles managing large-scale infrastructure platforms.Proven experience in private cloud, multi-site data centers, and enterprise infrastructure environments.Technical SkillsPrivate Cloud (OpenShift, Kubernetes)Server & Storage InfrastructureVirtualization Technologies (Nutanix AHV / VMware)Data Center Networking (Cisco ACI, BGP, MPLS)Enterprise Storage & Backup (Pure Storage, Veeam)Security Infrastructure & Zero Trust ArchitectureCybersecurity Governance & Infrastructure SecurityMonitoring, Automation, and DevOps PracticesLeadership & Team ManagementStrategic ThinkingStakeholder & Vendor ManagementDecision MakingCommunication & Problem SolvingPreferred CertificationsCCIE (Data Center or Service Provider)Red Hat OpenShift / KubernetesNutanix NCPFortinet NSEITIL or TOGAF