Infrastructure Head - IT Automation

About the Role :We are looking for an experienced Infrastructure Automation & Optimization Specialist with strong expertise in the Banking domain to lead and manage large-scale infrastructure environments. The ideal candidate should possess deep knowledge of enterprise infrastructure management, automation strategies, optimization frameworks, and branch infrastructure operations within banking or financial institutions.The role requires a highly analytical and technically strong professional capable of driving infrastructure modernization, improving operational efficiency, ensuring system reliability, and implementing scalable automation solutions across enterprise environments.Key Responsibilities :- Design, implement, and manage enterprise infrastructure solutions for large-scale banking environments.- Lead infrastructure automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency, scalability, and system reliability.- Develop and implement automation frameworks for infrastructure provisioning, monitoring, deployment, and maintenance activities.- Optimize infrastructure performance, capacity utilization, and operational processes across branch and enterprise environments.- Manage and support large-scale branch infrastructure operations, ensuring high availability and seamless business continuity.- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including network, security, application, and operations teams to drive infrastructure transformation initiatives.- Ensure infrastructure compliance with banking security standards, governance policies, and regulatory requirements.- Monitor infrastructure health, identify bottlenecks, and implement proactive optimization measures.- Drive infrastructure modernization initiatives including virtualization, cloud adoption, and automation-driven operations.- Lead troubleshooting and resolution of critical infrastructure issues with minimal business impact.- Prepare technical documentation, operational procedures, and infrastructure governance reports.- Support disaster recovery planning, backup strategies, and infrastructure resiliency initiatives.- Mentor junior team members and provide technical leadership across infrastructure projects.Required Skills & Experience :Technical Skills :- Strong experience in Infrastructure Management within Banking or Financial Services domain.- Expertise in Infrastructure Automation and Optimization practices.- Hands-on experience managing large-scale branch infrastructure environments.Strong understanding of : - Servers and Data Center Infrastructure - Network Infrastructure - Virtualization Technologies - Cloud Infrastructure - Infrastructure Monitoring & Management Tools- Experience with automation tools and scripting technologies.- Strong knowledge of infrastructure security, governance, and compliance standards.- Experience in high-availability and disaster recovery environments.- Exposure to enterprise infrastructure transformation and modernization initiatives.Domain Expertise :- Strong Banking domain experience is mandatory.- Understanding of branch operations, banking infrastructure architecture, and enterprise IT operations.- Experience working in mission-critical and highly regulated environments.Educational Qualification :- B.Tech / M.Tech (Mandatory) (ref:hirist.tech)