Technical Platform Director

The Investigo Group; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 125.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading technology firm is seeking a Technical Platform Director to lead their Cloud and Wintel teams. This role involves managing direct reports and guiding the technical direction of private cloud infrastructure. The successful candidate will have strong expertise in IT infrastructure and proven people management skills, with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement. The position offers competitive salary and flexible working options.

Leistungen

Flexible Working

Private Medical

Generous holiday allowance

Access to continuous learning and development opportunities

Bonus potential based on performance

Pension scheme contributions

EV Car Scheme

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years’ IT infrastructure leadership with strong experience across Cloud, Linux, and Wintel.
• Proven people leadership, managing direct reports in technical teams.
• Deep expertise in Linux administration (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL).
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, RDS, and VDI solutions.
• Hands-on experience with private cloud, KVM, Kubernetes, OKD, and automation (Terraform, Ansible).
• Familiarity with security and compliance standards (Cyber Essentials, IASME, CCSK, etc).
• Excellent communicator who can bridge technical and business priorities.

Aufgaben

• Manage and develop 5 direct reports, set clear objectives.
• Architect, implement, and optimise secure private cloud.
• Oversee stability, performance, and security across both Linux and Windows systems.
• Drive adoption of KVM, Kubernetes, and OKD with a container-first approach.
• Act as the escalation point across technical teams.

Jobbeschreibung

Description

Role:Technical Platform Director

Reporting to:CTO

Location:Remote - UK with the requirement to be in our Liverpool HQ at least once per month

Job Type:Full-time, Permanent

Salary:Competitive, based on experience + benefits + bonus potential

About Us

Come and be a part ofThe Investigo Group(TIG), a dynamic coalition of cutting-edge tech firms specialising in Platform, Software, Data, AI and other bleeding-edge technology solutions. Our innovative prowess spans the globe while proudly hailing from the United Kingdom.

The group is multi-functional with a large portfolio of B2B products and services.

Our ecosystem is made up of:

IIS,Providing secure internet access in both the public and private sectors. Its mission? To deliver world-class secure internet capabilities enhancing productivity across diverse skillsets and organisations.

Vestigo Consultingis our training and consultancy company, tailored around specialist sector-specific knowledge, and provides regular courses and CPD for our community. The Consultancy side concentrates on expert support of our customers as well as specifically assigned individual deployments.

Collaboraiteis a bleeding-edge company that provides our Data and AI capability. A collaborative partner for designing user-centred secure data solutions to overcome operational hurdles, delivered through design thinking and agile coaching.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are at the heart of The Investigo Group (TIG). We're dedicated to creating a workplace where people from all backgrounds are not only welcome but empowered to excel. We actively seek diverse talent, promote fairness, and foster an inclusive environment where every voice matters, driving innovation and progress in our dynamic tech community.

The group provides bespoke, secure, user-centric products fuelled by deep technical knowledge advanced data and analytical skills.

We proudly stand as a global leader in this space, partnering with esteemed entities that require these advanced forward-thinking capabilities. These partnerships have been forged from our understanding of customer challenges, as well as our expertise in developing world-leading enterprise product sets.

Join us at TIG, where innovation knows no bounds, and together, we'll shape the future of technology solutions for a safer, more efficient world.

About You:

You’re an established infrastructure leader with deep expertise acrossLinux, Wintel, virtualisation, and containerisation. You can balance hands-on technical knowledge with strategic vision, and you know how to get the best out of diverse, high-performing teams.

You’ll thrive here if you are:

• Experienced in managingdirect reportsand building strong technical leadership capability.
• Comfortable guiding bothLinux and Windows environmentsin secure, complex settings.
• Skilled inCloud strategy, DevOps, and automationwith tools like Terraform and Ansible.
• Confident communicating technical concepts tonon-technical stakeholders.
• Naturally collaborative, but also decisive and self-sufficient when needed.

About The Team:

You’ll join ourTechnical Platform function, reporting directly to the CTO. The team spansCloud, Wintel, Platform, and Technical Product Ownershipand you’ll directly leada team of 5

Key projects ahead includeon-premise cloud transformation, European expansion, and new data centre build-outs. You’ll work closely with our engineering, security, and operations teams, ensuring alignment across functions and delivering at pace.

About The Role:

We’re looking for an experienced and strategicTechnical Platform Directorto lead our Cloud and Wintel teams and shape the future of our private cloud infrastructure. Reporting directly to the CTO, you’ll manage5 direct reportsand act as the central escalation point across Cloud, Platform, and Technical Product Ownership, freeing up the CTO to focus on wider strategy.

This is a senior leadership role with genuine impact: you’ll set direction, guide teams, and ensure our infrastructure is secure, scalable, and ready for the next stage of our growth, both in the UK and internationally.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & People– Manage and develop 5 direct reports, set clear objectives, and foster a culture of accountability, learning, and innovation.

Cloud Infrastructure– Architect, implement, and optimise our secure private cloud, ensuring high standards of performance, security, and scalability.

Linux & Wintel Management– Oversee stability, performance, and security across both Linux and Windows systems.

Virtualisation & Containerisation– Drive adoption of KVM, Kubernetes, and OKD with a container-first approach.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement– Act as the escalation point across technical teams, ensuring priorities align with business objectives.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement– Bring in new ideas and emerging tech to keep our platform secure, scalable, and cost-efficient.

Success in This Role Looks Like

• Able to deliver aresilient, stable platformwith reduced CTO-level escalations.
• Built a clear technical roadmap forCloud, Wintel, and Product Ownership.
• Embedded a strong, cohesive culture across your team
• Enabled infrastructure that supportsnew product launches and international growth.

Why Join Us?

• Lead a high-profile function with5 direct reportsand direct visibility at CTO level.
• Own and deliverstrategic programmesincluding European expansion and new data centre builds.
• Be part of a growing, forward-thinking tech group working inCloud, Data, AI, and Platform technologies.
• Competitive salary, bonus potential, and benefits.
• Remote-first role, with just one day per month in our Liverpool HQ for collaboration.

Requirements

What We're Looking For:

• 8+ years’ IT infrastructure leadership, with strong experience acrossCloud, Linux, and Wintel.
• Proven people leadership, managingdirect reports in technical teams.
• Deep expertise inLinux administration(Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL).
• Strong knowledge ofWindows Server, Active Directory, RDS, and VDI solutions.
• Hands-on experience withprivate cloud, KVM, Kubernetes, OKD, and automation (Terraform, Ansible).
• Familiarity withsecurity and compliance standards(Cyber Essentials, IASME, CCSK, etc).
• Excellent communicator who can bridge technical and business priorities.

Security Clearance Requirements

Please note that holding current SC clearance is not essential at the point of application, but eligibility is required.

This role requires the successful candidate to be eligible forSecurity Check (SC) clearance. To meet this requirement, applicants must:

• Have theright to work in the UK
• Havelived in the UK continuously for the past 5 years
• Not have spent more than6 months outside the UKin total during that period
• Be willing to undergo security vetting as part of the onboarding process

Benefits

• Flexible Working: We offer a hybrid & remote working models.
• Private Medical
• Inclusive Culture: Enjoy an inclusive culture and environment.
• Flexible Benefits: A flexible benefits programme to suit your needs (discounts etc).
• Holiday: Generous holiday allowance.
• Learning: Access to continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Bonus Potential: Bonus potential based on performance and business-related factors.
• Discounts: Discounts on a wide range of products and services.
• Pension: Pension scheme contributions with Government Top-Up
• EV Car Scheme
• More Benefits: Explore additional benefits on our career site.

Please note that the talent acquisition team is managing this vacancy directly and we do not require agency support.

Candidates who are successful will be required to undergo relevant security checks.

Our Process

Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you're successful, the team will arrange a short screening call (max 30 minutes) to learn more about you, and what you are looking for and answer any questions you may have. If all goes well, the team will share your profile with the hiring manager for review. Our interview process is tailored to each role.

Equal Opportunities

Here at TIG we are committed to equal opportunities and value diversity, equity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

As a Group, we seek to ensure that individuals with disabilities receive reasonable accommodation throughout the hiring process and ultimately within the job itself. Please contact us to request any accommodations.