Head of Infrastructure, Security & Data

Head of Infrastructure, Security & Data

Location: Cape Town

Sedna is a transformative force in global trade, designed for industries like maritime, where every decision matters. By reimagining email as an intelligent, collaborative workspace, Sedna streamlines communication and enhances decision-making for businesses operating in high-stakes environments. Its secure, cloud-native platform connects people, systems, and data seamlessly to empower organisations across teams, locations, and time zones.

We are headquartered in London, with strategic hubs in Cape Town, Singapore, Copenhagen, and North America, Sedna is redefining business communication for operational resilience and efficiency. Our innovative platform empowers global teams by seamlessly integrating secure, efficient workflows into business-critical systems.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly experienced Head of Infrastructure, Data & Security to lead and scale our critical technology foundations. Reporting to the VP Engineering, you will be responsible for the strategy, implementation, and operation of all infrastructure, monitoring, data management, and security initiatives. You will lead both the Infrastructure and Security teams, ensuring a robust, scalable, and secure platform to support our growing business and protect sensitive data.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor the Infrastructure and Security teams.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive infrastructure and security roadmap
• Manage cloud infrastructure cost to improve gross margin
• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of our cloud-based infrastructure.
• Ensure data integrity, availability, and security through robust data governance and backup/recovery strategies.
• Champion security best practices and compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2).
• Manage budgets, vendors, and projects related to infrastructure, data, and security.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks to our systems and data.

Here are some appropriate qualifications for the Head of Infrastructure, Data & Security role at Sedna, broken down into sections. I've included ranges to allow for flexibility in finding the right candidate:

Experience:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in IT infrastructure, with at least 5+ years in a leadership role managing infrastructure and/or security teams.
• Proven experience designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP - AWS preferred given maritime industry adoption).
• Experience with database administration and data warehousing solutions.
• Experience with DevSecOps principles and practices.
• Experience with budget management and vendor negotiation.
• Experience with compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR) is highly desirable.

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of: Networking, servers, virtualization, storage, and cloud technologies.
• Proficiency with: Linux and/or Windows server administration.
• Experience with: Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Familiarity with: Containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of: Security tools and technologies (firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, vulnerability scanners, SIEM).
• Data Management: Experience with data governance, data quality, and data security principles.

Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think strategically and solve complex problems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.