Head of Information Technology

About Us:

iBUS is a digital infrastructure company dedicated to connecting everyone, everywhere. We bridge the digital divide by providing scalable connectivity solutions. As a leader in 5G convergence, we specialize in building interoperable digital infrastructure.

In India, we're a leading neutral host for In-Building Solutions (IBS). We offer comprehensive solutions for commercial real estate, hospitals, hotels, educational institutions, government buildings etc.

Our Managed Wi-Fi solutions deliver reliable, high-speed connectivity. We're a leader in the hospitality segment and serve a diverse range of industries, including educational institutions, airports, malls, hospitals, retail outlets, co-working spaces, and co-living spaces. We're also focused on location-based services that enhance user experiences and improve business operations.

The company is headquartered in Bangalore, with offices in 10 cities and a total employee head count of 900+ employees. iBUS is backed by marquee institutional investors including NIIF.

iBUS is amongst the four telecommunications companies globally, recognized by Red Herring

Global Awards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintains information technology strategies.
• Oversee all technology operations (e.g. network security) and evaluate them according to established goals
• Initiates, coordinates, and enforces systems, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees for a safe and secure network.
• Directs technological research by studying organization goals, strategies, practices, and user projects.
• Preserves assets by implementing disaster recovery and back-up procedures and information security and control structures.
• Recommends information technology strategies, policies, and procedures by evaluating organization outcomes.
• Contributes to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed
• Analyzing the business requirements of all business units to determine their technology needs
• Completes projects by coordinating resources and timelines with various business units as per company goals
• Purchase efficient and cost-effective technological equipment and software
• Inspect the use of technological equipment and software to ensure functionality and efficiency.
• Identify the need for upgrades, configurations or new systems and control budget, report on expenditure to management.

Skills & Qualification:

• 15+ years of overall experience in IT infrastructure, systems administration, or related domains.
• Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering (B.E./B.Tech), or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) or equivalent are an added advantage.

Core Competencies

• Problem-solving ability: Demonstrated capability to identify, analyze, and resolve issues within complex computer networks and IT environments.
• Critical thinking: Strong analytical skills to evaluate multiple solution options and determine the most effective and sustainable approach.
• Communication skills: Excellent listening and verbal communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Reading comprehension: Strong ability to understand and interpret technical documentation, system manuals, and process guidelines.