Director of IT Infrastructure

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation – SMBC Group

Director of IT Infrastructure leading strategic IT infrastructure initiatives for a financial organization in Thailand. Managing teams and driving innovation within enterprise IT systems.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeBangkok • 🇹🇭 ThailandLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing IT infrastructure strategies, leading large-scale projects, and managing enterprise infrastructure while ensuring security, reliability, and compliance. Proven ability to mentor teams and optimize resource usage to align with business objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

IT Infrastructure Strategy DevelopmentLeadership in IT OperationsDisaster Recovery and Business Continuity PlanningVendor Management and Contract NegotiationIT Risk Assessment and Compliance

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Hard Skills

Enterprise Infrastructure ManagementNetwork Systems DesignServer ManagementStorage SolutionsCloud Environment ImplementationVirtualization TechnologiesDatabase ManagementChange Management ProcessesPerformance EnhancementCost Reduction Strategies

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationStakeholder ManagementAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

MCSECiscoVCPCISSPITIL FoundationPMP

Industry Keywords

BankingFinancial ServicesRegulated IndustriesIT GovernanceSecurity ComplianceService-Level Agreements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute IT infrastructure strategies aligned with the company’s business objectives.
Lead infrastructure projects ensuring timely delivery, within scope and budget.
Provide leadership and mentoring to infrastructure teams, driving a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Oversee design, implementation, and management of network systems, servers, storage, and cloud environments ensuring security and scalability.
Ensure availability, reliability, and security of IT infrastructure to meet business demands and service-level agreements (SLAs).
Establish and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
Manage change management processes and conduct IT risk assessments.
Regularly assess existing infrastructure for improvements, cost reductions, and performance enhancement.
Collaborate with business units to align infrastructure services with evolving needs.
Optimize resource usage to minimize operational costs.
Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure service providers meet performance standards.
Act as key contact for internal stakeholders to ensure infrastructure services meet business requirements.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing infrastructure team. Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment encouraging professional growth.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
Relevant certifications (e.g. MCSE, Cisco, VCP, CISSP, ITIL Foundation, PMP, or equivalent project management) are preferred.
Minimum 10 years of experience in IT enterprise infrastructure, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
Experience in banking, financial services, or regulated industries.
Strong knowledge of enterprise infrastructure (servers, networking, storage, virtualization and database).
Proven leadership in managing large-scale IT operations, projects, vendors and IT risk.
Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of IT governance, security, compliance and budget management.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development
Bonuses
Stock options