Head of Infrastructure

Head of Infrastructure Location: Sydney, Martin Place - Hybrid Working available Reports to: GM Technology About The Role As Head of Infrastructure, you’ll govern our hybrid environment spanning on‑premises and cloud platforms, delivered through an outsourced team. You’ll set clear expectations, strengthen vendor partnerships, and ensure services are resilient, compliant, and cost‑effective. Working closely with the GM Technology and senior stakeholders, you’ll shape strategy, oversee architecture, and lead critical initiatives that underpin business continuity and regulatory compliance. Key Responsibilities Service Governance & Vendor Partnership: Own the outsourced infrastructure service, ensuring SLAs, cost optimisation, and contract performance through strong, collaborative partnerships. Strategy & Architectural Oversight: Contribute to long‑term infrastructure strategy and architectural governance driving modernisation initiatives such as cloud migration and hybrid architecture adoption. Planning, Delivery & Change Backlog Ownership: Lead planning and execution of key infrastructure initiatives and own the change backlog—prioritising enhancements and remediation across core infrastructure components. Infrastructure Stability, Resilience & Security: Maintain high availability and performance of critical systems, implement advanced security controls, and ensure compliance with APRA, ASIC, CPS 234, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and other regulatory standards. Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity: Develop and maintain robust disaster recovery and business continuity plans. Financial Management: Manage budgets, negotiate contracts, and optimise costs. Team Leadership & Culture: Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement across the outsourced team. Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and partner with business units, risk, and compliance teams. What You’ll Bring Extensive experience in infrastructure and cloud leadership within financial services or highly regulated industries. Deep knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid architectures. Strong understanding of regulatory compliance frameworks. Proven ability to manage large‑scale infrastructure programmes and budgets. Demonstrated experience managing relationships with outsourced providers and offshore teams. Experience in Network architecture & security: SD‑WAN, micro‑segmentation, Zero Trust, TLS everywhere, HSM/cryptography, privileged access, PAM. Experience in Disaster Recovery Architectures. Experience with Windows Server, networking, and infrastructure management. Familiarity with ITIL and service management best practices (preferred). Ability to identify, assess, and manage risks within the IT function. Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS/Azure Solutions Architect) are a plus. Why Join Us? This is a unique opportunity to own the infrastructure service for our entire organisation, with the autonomy to shape delivery and build strong, collaborative relationships with our partners. Join a mid‑sized, ASX‑listed investment management firm committed to inclusion, flexibility, and high standards. Our values—Act with Integrity, Aim High, Collaborate, Think Customer—define how we work. Additional Information Competitive discretionary bonus scheme 18 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents Challenger Day – one extra day off every year in recognition of the effort our people make. Additional support leave (fertility, gender affirmation) Extra superannuation contributions Employee share plan Employee Assistance Programme Subsidised on‑site café and central location near Martin Place Metro Access to free onsite yoga, mindfulness and Pilates classes. Access to annual free flu shots. Job Details Seniority level: Executive Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Information Technology Job type: Permanent Posting close date: 11/12/2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr