Head of IT Infrastructure #0204CG

Overview

A growing European battery energy storage (BESS) operator is recruiting a Head of IT Infrastructure to oversee its cloud, network, and platform operations. Based in Saint‑Denis, the role will lead modernisation efforts, drive cloud migration, and ensure operational resilience across grid‑connected storage assets and trading platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the company’s IT infrastructure strategy, including cloud, on‑premise, and hybrid architectures supporting SCADA and EMS platforms.
• Oversee migration of legacy systems to AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Manage day‑to‑day operations: networking, storage, virtualisation, and OT/IT security.
• Implement DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines in collaboration with engineering and asset management teams.
• Ensure compliance with NIS2, DORA, and grid‑code cybersecurity requirements.
• Manage vendor relationships and infrastructure budgets.
• Lead an infrastructure and operations team of approximately 12 staff.

Essential Qualifications

• 12+ years of IT infrastructure experience, with at least 5 in leadership roles.
• Strong cloud expertise (AWS, Azure, or GCP certifications preferred).
• Experience in regulated industries, ideally energy, utilities, or critical infrastructure.
• Familiarity with OT/SCADA environments.
• Fluent in French and English.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Kubernetes, Terraform, and modern observability tooling.
• Knowledge of NIS2 and IEC 62443 cybersecurity standards.

Salary

Salary €115,000 – €135,000 gross per annum. Bonus and standard benefits apply.

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Directeur(rice) de l'Infrastructure IT – Opérateur Européen de Stockage d'Énergie

Un opérateur européen de stockage d'énergie par batteries (BESS) en croissance recrute un(e) Directeur(rice) de l'Infrastructure IT pour superviser ses opérations cloud, réseau et plateforme.

Responsabilités Clés

• Diriger la stratégie d'infrastructure IT supportant les plateformes SCADA et EMS.
• Superviser la migration des systèmes legacy vers AWS, Azure ou GCP.
• Gérer le quotidien : réseau, stockage, virtualisation, sécurité OT/IT.
• Mettre en œuvre les pratiques DevOps et CI/CD.
• Assurer la conformité avec NIS2, DORA et les exigences de cybersécurité du code réseau.
• Gérer les relations fournisseurs et budgets.
• Encadrer une équipe d'environ 12 collaborateur(rice)s.

Qualifications Requises

• 12+ ans en infrastructure IT, dont 5 en management.
• Forte expertise cloud (certifications AWS, Azure ou GCP).
• Expérience dans des industries régulées (énergie, utilities, infrastructures critiques).
• Familiarité avec les environnements OT/SCADA.
• Maîtrise du français et de l'anglais.

Package

Salaire : 115 000 € – 135 000 € bruts par an. Bonus et avantages standards.