{"id":108694,"date":"2026-08-18T04:28:26","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T04:28:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/it-infrastructure-lead\/"},"modified":"2026-08-18T04:28:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T04:28:26","slug":"it-infrastructure-lead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/it-infrastructure-lead\/","title":{"rendered":"IT Infrastructure Lead"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"IT Infrastructure Lead\", \"description\": \"Role Summary\\nAs an IT Infrastructure Lead, you will oversee the design, implementation, and ongoing operation of CloudFactory's physical data centre and on-premise network, ensuring high availability and performance of critical infrastructure. 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This is a great opportunity to shape infrastructure strategy while growing your leadership experience within a mission-driven, fast-scaling organization.\\nResponsibilities:\\nInfrastructure operations and network management\\nOversee the design, implementation, and robust ongoing operation of the organization's physical data centre and on-premise network.\\nEnsure high availability and performance of critical on-premise systems.\\nReview and approve major maintenance, upgrades, and infrastructure change activities managed by the team.\\nDomain, DNS, and Certificate Governance\\nGovern the organization's corporate domain portfolio and enforce domain security standards DNSSEC, DMARC.\\nAct as the final escalation authority for all domain, DNS, and certificate-related issues.\\nDefine and maintain the organization's domain security policy.\\nSaaS Infrastructure Support\\nEnsure infrastructure underpins SaaS application availability and performance requirements.\\nCollaborate with the IT Operations Lead on critical infrastructure-related SaaS issues.\\nReview vendor SLAs for infrastructure-dependent SaaS services, escalating risk where required.\\nDisaster Recovery and Business Continuity\\nLead the design, implementation, and regular testing of disaster recovery and business continuity solutions for all critical infrastructure.\\nEnsure recovery objectives RTO\/RPO are defined, documented, met, and reviewed periodically.\\nGovern the disaster recovery programme and report on DR readiness to senior leadership.\\nGovernance And Gompliance\\nDevelop and maintain infrastructure documentation, procedures, and compliance frameworks.\\nAudit the overall security posture of the infrastructure estate.\\nEvaluate strategic infrastructure compliance risks and escalate as needed.\\nInnovation And Continuous Improvement\\nManage the innovation pipeline within the infrastructure domain, driving the adoption of emerging infrastructure technologies cloud-native, IaC, DevOps.\\nEncourage and facilitate creative problem-solving and automation adoption within the infrastructure team.\\nRequirements\\nMust-have skills required\\nSound domain and specialist knowledge in infrastructure operations, networking, server administration, and cloud platform management, gained from recognized industry bodies of knowledge and practical experience.\\nFamiliarity with ITIL and SFIA frameworks.\\nDeep understanding of infrastructure estates, IT strategy, security policies, and change management frameworks.\\nEffective communication skills for engaging with team members, end-users, business stakeholders, and vendors.\\nRisk-aware and organized approach to team management and operational planning.\\nProven ability to manage and develop a small team, including workload planning, performance feedback, and professional development.\\nExperience managing infrastructure budgets, including cloud computing spend, hardware procurement, and vendor contracts.\\nStrong understanding of security, privacy, and compliance requirements as they apply to infrastructure operations.\\nAcademic and Professional Requirements\\nBachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.\\n5\u20138 years of experience in infrastructure or IT operations, including experience leading a small team.\\nNice-to-have skills preferred\\nExperience with Infrastructure as Code IaC and DevOps practices in an infrastructure context.\\nITIL certification.\\nExperience managing hybrid cloud and on-premise environments.\\nBenefits\\nGreat Mission and Culture\\nMeaningful Work\\nMarket competitive salary\\nQuarterly variable compensation\\nHybrid Working Model\\nComprehensive medical cover\\nGroup life insurance\\nPersonal development and growth opportunities\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-08-18\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"CloudFactory\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-09-01T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> CloudFactory<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time , Hybrid<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-09-01<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>Role Summary<br \/>As an IT Infrastructure Lead, you will oversee the design, implementation, and ongoing operation of CloudFactory&#8217;s physical data centre and on-premise network, ensuring high availability and performance of critical infrastructure. You will lead and develop a small infrastructure team, manage the infrastructure budget, and govern domain, DNS, disaster recovery, and compliance programs across the infrastructure estate. This is a great opportunity to shape infrastructure strategy while growing your leadership experience within a mission-driven, fast-scaling organization.<br \/>Responsibilities:<br \/>Infrastructure operations and network management<br \/>Oversee the design, implementation, and robust ongoing operation of the organization&#8217;s physical data centre and on-premise network.<br \/>Ensure high availability and performance of critical on-premise systems.<br \/>Review and approve major maintenance, upgrades, and infrastructure change activities managed by the team.<br \/>Domain, DNS, and Certificate Governance<br \/>Govern the organization&#8217;s corporate domain portfolio and enforce domain security standards DNSSEC, DMARC.<br \/>Act as the final escalation authority for all domain, DNS, and certificate-related issues.<br \/>Define and maintain the organization&#8217;s domain security policy.<br \/>SaaS Infrastructure Support<br \/>Ensure infrastructure underpins SaaS application availability and performance requirements.<br \/>Collaborate with the IT Operations Lead on critical infrastructure-related SaaS issues.<br \/>Review vendor SLAs for infrastructure-dependent SaaS services, escalating risk where required.<br \/>Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity<br \/>Lead the design, implementation, and regular testing of disaster recovery and business continuity solutions for all critical infrastructure.<br \/>Ensure recovery objectives RTO\/RPO are defined, documented, met, and reviewed periodically.<br \/>Govern the disaster recovery programme and report on DR readiness to senior leadership.<br \/>Governance And Gompliance<br \/>Develop and maintain infrastructure documentation, procedures, and compliance frameworks.<br \/>Audit the overall security posture of the infrastructure estate.<br \/>Evaluate strategic infrastructure compliance risks and escalate as needed.<br \/>Innovation And Continuous Improvement<br \/>Manage the innovation pipeline within the infrastructure domain, driving the adoption of emerging infrastructure technologies cloud-native, IaC, DevOps.<br \/>Encourage and facilitate creative problem-solving and automation adoption within the infrastructure team.<br \/>Requirements<br \/>Must-have skills required<br \/>Sound domain and specialist knowledge in infrastructure operations, networking, server administration, and cloud platform management, gained from recognized industry bodies of knowledge and practical experience.<br \/>Familiarity with ITIL and SFIA frameworks.<br \/>Deep understanding of infrastructure estates, IT strategy, security policies, and change management frameworks.<br \/>Effective communication skills for engaging with team members, end-users, business stakeholders, and vendors.<br \/>Risk-aware and organized approach to team management and operational planning.<br \/>Proven ability to manage and develop a small team, including workload planning, performance feedback, and professional development.<br \/>Experience managing infrastructure budgets, including cloud computing spend, hardware procurement, and vendor contracts.<br \/>Strong understanding of security, privacy, and compliance requirements as they apply to infrastructure operations.<br \/>Academic and Professional Requirements<br \/>Bachelor&#8217;s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.<br \/>5\u20138 years of experience in infrastructure or IT operations, including experience leading a small team.<br \/>Nice-to-have skills preferred<br \/>Experience with Infrastructure as Code IaC and DevOps practices in an infrastructure context.<br \/>ITIL certification.<br \/>Experience managing hybrid cloud and on-premise environments.<br \/>Benefits<br \/>Great Mission and Culture<br \/>Meaningful Work<br \/>Market competitive salary<br \/>Quarterly variable compensation<br \/>Hybrid Working Model<br \/>Comprehensive medical cover<br \/>Group life insurance<br \/>Personal development and growth opportunities<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested and qualified? Go to CloudFactory on jobs.workable.com to apply<br \/>Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myjobmag.co.ke\/apply-now\/1309739\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;background:#2271b1;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>Source: MyJobMag<\/small><\/p>\n<p><!-- job-expiry: 2026-09-01 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company: CloudFactory Location: Nairobi Job Type: Full Time , Hybrid Apply Before: 2026-09-01 Job Description Role SummaryAs an IT Infrastructure Lead, you will oversee the design, implementation, and ongoing operation of CloudFactory&#8217;s physical data centre and on-premise network, ensuring high availability and performance of critical infrastructure. 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