Lead – IT Infrastructure & Information Security, Hebbal Bangalore

Job Description:

Astrobase is looking for an experienced IT Infrastructure and Information Security
professional to build, operate, and scale the company’s IT function.
You will be the single in-house owner of enterprise IT infrastructure, end-user
computing, identity and access management, networking, business continuity, data
protection, and information security. You will define the IT architecture, operate
business-critical systems, and work closely with managed service providers (MSPs)
and specialist consultants to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable IT services.
This is a hands-on leadership role suited for someone who enjoys building systems,
driving technical decisions, and establishing operational excellence in a fast-growing
engineering organization.
Key Responsibilities
• Own the company’s IT infrastructure roadmap, ensuring systems remain
secure, reliable, scalable, and aligned with business growth.
• Manage Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID, Intune, Exchange Online, Teams,
SharePoint, and enterprise SaaS applications.
• Own the lifecycle of IT assets, including laptops, engineering workstations,
mobile devices, software licensing, employee onboarding/offboarding, and
identity provisioning.
• Design and govern enterprise networks across offices, manufacturing
facilities, and test locations, including firewalls, switches, VPNs, Wi-Fi, VLANs,
internet redundancy, and network segmentation.
• Own enterprise storage, backup, disaster recovery, business continuity, and
engineering data repositories.
• Support high-performance engineering workstations and CAD/CAE
environments while defining enterprise standards for end-user computing.
• Lead and continuously improve the ISO 27001:2022 Information Security
Management System (ISMS), including policies, risk assessments, audit
coordination, and compliance activities.
• Manage endpoint security, identity security, and data protection using
Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Entra ID, CrowdStrike Falcon, and Microsoft
Purview.

• Review the security of cloud and on-premises infrastructure, conduct third-
party security assessments, and ensure security controls are embedded into

new technology deployments.
• Own relationships with MSPs and technology vendors by reviewing solution
designs, monitoring service delivery, ensuring SLA compliance, and driving
continuous improvement.
• Act as the technical escalation owner for major IT service disruptions and
cybersecurity incidents, coordinating recovery with internal stakeholders and
service providers.
• Establish IT governance, operational standards, documentation, reporting, and
technology roadmaps that support the company’s growth to approximately 200
employees.

Desired Profile / Criteria / Skills :

7–12 years of experience in Enterprise IT, IT Infrastructure, Systems Administration,
or Information Security.
• Strong hands-on expertise in Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, enterprise networking,
Windows infrastructure, endpoint management, backup, and disaster recovery.
• Experience implementing enterprise security controls, including EDR, identity
security, data protection, and Zero Trust principles.
• Practical experience implementing or operating an ISO 27001 ISMS and supporting
certification audits.
• Experience managing Managed Service Providers (MSPs), infrastructure vendors,
and enterprise technology partners.
• Proven ability to build or scale IT infrastructure in a growing organization with
minimal supervision.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, vendor management, and stakeholder
communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
• ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor certification.
• Microsoft certifications in Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, Azure, or Security.
• Experience in Defence, Aerospace, Space Technology, Manufacturing, or other
regulated industries.
• Knowledge of Operational Technology (OT) security and experience supporting
engineering environments, including CAD/CAE applications.