Patel Infrastructure

Position Overview:

As the IT leader, you will design, set up and operate safe, dynamic IT systems and It environment to compliment Patel Greentech's business and build IT function-covering infrastructure, enterprise applications, identity and access, data protection, cybersecurity, management of servers and policy governance.

You'll set standards, choose the stack, and hire the team that keeps our fast-growing renewable portfolio secure and compliant.

Key Responsibilities:

1) IT Strategy & Governance:

- Define and enforce an IT & Data Security Policy (acceptable use, device and network standards, data handling, remote work, incident response).

- Drive compliance with ISO/IEC 27001, India's DPDP Act, CERT-In advisories, and relevant utility sector norms.

- Establish risk management and IT controls (access, segregation of duties, change management, backup/DR, vendor security).

- Create policy addenda for project sites (temporary connectivity, removable media, offline workflows).

2) Infrastructure & Operations:

- Architect and operate secure infrastructure (endpoints, servers, cloud, identity, VPN, firewalls, EDR/AV).

- Stand up zero-trust basics: MFA, device compliance, least-privilege access, secure configuration baselines.

- Implement DLP and content controls to prevent unauthorized download/sharing of confidential artifacts.

- Standardize secure onboarding/offboarding (Day-1 hardened laptops, MDM enrollment, role-based access; Day-N revocation).

- Design site connectivity patterns: controlled file exchange, bandwidth-aware sync, offline contingencies.

3) Cybersecurity & Compliance:

- Deploy email security, phishing defense, encryption, and safe link/attachment protection.

- Implement SIEM/SOAR with log retention and alerting; define incident playbooks and RACI.

- Run periodic vulnerability assessments/penetration tests, and track closure to SLA.

- Protect confidential contracts, procurement, and board documents with restricted workspaces and monitored access.

- Ensure lawful, transparent security monitoring of corporate systems and networks (per policy & consent).

4) Enterprise Applications & Data:

- Integrate IT with ERP (SAP/Oracle/Odoo), HRIS, finance, procurement and project department.

- Define secure workflows (approvals, e-sign, vendor onboarding, PoQ/PO/GRN/Invoice) with audit trails.

- Own identity lifecycle (SSO/MFA, role design, joiner-mover-leaver), data classification, and backup/DR strategy.

5) Vendor & Project Management

- Evaluate and implement enterprise-grade solutions (SIEM, DLP, MDM/UEM, EDR, PAM, backup, secrets management).

- Negotiate and manage budgets, contracts, and SLAs; run security due diligence on vendors.

- Build pragmatic roadmaps with milestones and KPIs; report risk posture to leadership.

6) Team Building & Enablement.

- Build a lean IT Ops & Security team (helpdesk, sysadmin, security analyst).

- Run security awareness programs (phishing drills, role-based training, secure data handling).

- Provide responsive L1-L3 support to Finance, HR, Procurement, and Projects teams.

Qualifications & Skills:

- 15-20 years in IT management with depth in cybersecurity, enterprise IT, and data governance.

- Proven delivery of DLP, SIEM, MDM/UEM, ERP security, and enterprise monitoring at scale.

- Bonus: CISSP/CISM/ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, Azure/AWS Security certifications.

Skills & Competencies:

- Hands-on with Microsoft 365 security, Azure/AWS, firewalls/VPNs, EDR/AV, MDM/UEM.

- Strong experience with DLP, SIEM/SOAR, PAM, and identity governance.

- ERP (SAP/Oracle/Odoo) security and workflow controls for contracts & procurement.

- Ability to draft and enforce policies, run audits, and lead incident response.

- Excellent leadership, vendor negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration.

- Clear, concise executive reporting on risk, compliance, and remediation progress.