Director of IT

About The Position

We are a global, data-driven, end-to-end e-commerce powerhouse. With our main offices located in Tel Aviv and our workforce spread across various centers worldwide, we are leaders in our category of personalized, on-demand, classic, and fashionable jewelry.

We are currently seeking a skilled and dynamic Director of IT & Security to lead our IT department, managing on-prem and cloud infrastructure of the company.

In this role, you will oversee data strategy, collaborate with business units to drive data-driven decisions, manage data products, and integrate them into our websites and software.

You will shape the future of data and analytics within the company, driving innovation and operational excellence through advanced data tools and insights.

Responsibilities

• Oversee IT operations and supervise systems and IT staff both on-premises and cloud
• Maintain and preserve a 24/7 production environment
• Plan and manage the company's physical infrastructure and network design
• Develop, manage, and track the IT department's annual budget including infrastructure, Software & Hardware in cloud and various geographical locations
• Create and maintain processes and standards for selection, implementation, and support of systems
• Lead the company Cyber security, operational and projects wise
• Oversee the company's cybersecurity strategy, operations, and project execution

Requirements

• 10+ years' experience as a system administrator/equivalent
• 10+ years' experience managing an IT department and teams
• Experience Planning and managing physical IT & Security infrastructure
• Experience managing medium to large scale windows-based infrastructure across multiple locations
• Experience with Macs and their relevant management systems (e.g. Jamf)
• Familiarity with Web & DB servers, mainly Windows based
• Familiarity with Kubernetes and DevOps - an advantage
• Familiar with industrial workflows – an advantage
• Experience in managing remote teams
• Strong managerial skills both with employees, peers and management level
• Experience with Procurement processes in medium-large scales
• Proven skills of IT suppliers/Vendors management
• Experience with AWS cost optimizations