Lead IT Infrastructure

Lead IT Infrastructure in Kuala Lumpur

Your new company

Join a forward-thinking, enterprise-scale organisation undergoing significant digital and infrastructure transformation. The company is committed to innovation, resilience, and sustainable technology practices, offering a collaborative environment where strategic ideas shape the future of IT landscapes across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.

Your new role

  • As a Lead IT Infrastructure, you will play a key role in defining and driving long-term infrastructure strategies aligned with business growth and technological advancement.
  • You will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, influencing strategic decisions and guiding transformation initiatives.
  • You will be responsible for assessing existing infrastructure environments, identifying optimisation opportunities across data centres, networks, servers, storage, and cloud platforms.
  • You will develop and implement multi-year infrastructure roadmaps, support cloud and hybrid transformation strategies, and ensure scalability and cost efficiency.
  • In addition, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including IT, cybersecurity, finance, and business leaders to deliver integrated, compliant, and future-ready infrastructure solutions.
  • The role also involves evaluating vendors and technologies, building strong business cases (ROI, TCO), and proactively managing risks while keeping up to date with regulatory and industry developments.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Minimum of 8 years in an IT Infrastructure strategy, architecture, or transformation role
  • Proven track record in leading large-scale infrastructure modernisation or transformation initiatives within complex enterprise environments
  • Strong expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), hybrid infrastructure, enterprise networking, and data centre technologies
  • Solid analytical and financial modelling skills, with experience building business cases and cost optimisation strategies
  • Familiarity with industry frameworks such as TOGAF, COBIT, or ITIL
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts to senior leadership
  • A proactive, strategic mindset with strong ownership, adaptability, and a collaborative approach

What you'll get in return

  • A competitive monthly remuneration package up to RM25k/ month

  • Attractive staff benefits – EPF and Medical Insurance

  • An opportunity to be involved with the company's transformation project

What you need to do now

If this role is what you are looking for, click "Apply" on the job itself. For a private and confidential discussion on other job opportunities within Infrastructure, you may reach out to me at +60 3-7890 6195 or azlina.shapiae@hays.com.my
At Hays, we value diversity and are passionate about placing people in a role where they can flourish and succeed. We actively encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Insurance
Location
Malaysia
Specialism
Infrastructure
Ref:
1288766

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Azlina Shapiae, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Kuala Lumpur
Level 26, Menara 3, Petronas

Telephone: +60378906195

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