Infrastructure & Operations Lead

Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons, is a significant player in aerospace and defence solutions in India. Tata Advanced Systems offers a comprehensive range of integrated solutions across Aerostructures & Aeroengines, Airborne Platforms & Systems, Defence & Security, and Land Mobility. With the requisite capabilities, resources and scale, Tata Advanced Systems is equipped to deliver end-to-end solutions across the aerospace and defence value chain—from design, engineering and manufacturing to full platform assembly, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), and lifecycle support. Its portfolio spans satellites, missiles, radars, unmanned aerial systems, artillery systems, command and control systems, optronics, homeland security and protected mobility solutions, as well as aircrafts and helicoptersWe are looking for an Infrastructure & Operations Lead for our Corporate IT teamInfrastructure & Operations LeadReporting To:Chief Information Officer (CIO)Role Summary:Responsible for end‑to‑end IT infrastructure and operations, ensuring high availability, security, performance, procurement and compliance of data centres, networks, end‑user computing, and core IT services across the enterprise and close coordination with business and divisional heads.Key Responsibilities:Lead and manage IT infrastructure operations including Data Centre, Servers, Storage, Networks, Cloud, O365, and End‑User Computing.Ensure 24x7 availability, performance, backup, DR, and business continuity of IT systems.Lead infrastructure modernisation initiatives (cloud adoption, virtualization, automation).Own incident, problem, and change management processes.Ensure compliance with information security, ISO 27001 ,ITGC, audits, and regulatory requirements.Manage infrastructure vendors, OEMs, and service partners with defined SLAs.Drive cost optimisation, capacity planning, and asset lifecycle management.Qualifications & Experience:Engineering / MCA / equivalent qualification.12–18+ years of experience in IT Infrastructure & Operations.Strong experience in Data Centre, Network, Cloud, Cybersecurity, DR.Experience in manufacturing / PSU / regulated environments preferred.Key Skills:Infrastructure & Operations ManagementCloud & Data Centre TechnologiesInformation Security & ComplianceVendor & Service ManagementITIL‑based Service OperationsSuccess Indicators:High system availability and uptimeSecure and audit‑compliant infrastructureReduced incidents and operational riskOptimised infrastructure costs