AI-First IT Lead: Automation & Scale Architect

La Fosse; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

La Fosse partners with an AI technology business seeking a hands-on technical leader to own and scale its internal IT function. The role focuses on building an AI-first IT environment, automating processes and managing Microsoft 365, Entra ID, SaaS apps and endpoint infrastructure.

You will work closely with engineering-led teams and enterprise clients to resolve technical challenges, balance build-vs-buy decisions and drive continuous improvement across IT operations.

Qualifications

• Experience building, owning or significantly scaling an internal IT function.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365, Entra ID, identity management and SaaS administration.
• Experience designing automation using scripting, APIs and AI tools.
• Ability to design infrastructure to support business growth.
• Experience working with enterprise IT stakeholders.
• Engineering mindset and commercial awareness.
• Experience in startups or tech-led businesses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own, develop and scale the internal IT function with standards.
• Manage and optimise Microsoft 365, Entra ID, identity management, SaaS apps and endpoints.
• Design and implement automation using scripting, APIs and AI technologies.
• Embed AI into internal IT operations and workflows.
• Build scalable infra to support growth.
• Evaluate third-party tech, build-vs-buy decisions.
• Work with enterprise IT teams to troubleshoot identity, access, security, integration.
• Champion tech adoption and continuous improvement.

Skills

IT ownership

Microsoft infrastructure

AI & automation

Scalability

Customer engagement

Engineering mindset

Commercial awareness

Tools

Microsoft 365

Entra ID

Identity management

Endpoint management

SaaS administration

Job description

La Fosse partners with an AI technology business seeking a hands-on technical leader to own and scale its internal IT function. The role focuses on building an AI-first IT environment, automating processes and managing Microsoft 365, Entra ID, SaaS apps and endpoint infrastructure.

You will work closely with engineering-led teams and enterprise clients to resolve technical challenges, balance build-vs-buy decisions and drive continuous improvement across IT operations.