Global IT Operations & Security Leader (Hybrid)

Free-Work UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Free-Work UK seeks an IT Operations Platforms and Security Lead with 10+ years in IT infrastructure and security, including risk management. The role covers operations, security governance, and compliance across cloud and on‑premise environments, with a focus on Microsoft 365/Azure.

The position is hybrid in London, requiring senior leadership to drive service improvement, manage vendors, and deliver transformation initiatives while meeting regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years hands-on IT infrastructure with security and risk management.
• Experience in banking or insurance sector preferred.
• Hybrid leadership role requiring coordination with internal stakeholders and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee IT operations ensuring stability, continuity, and efficiency of platforms.
• Drive security governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance (ISO 27001, GDPR, SOC2).
• Lead transformational delivery projects and continual service improvement.
• Manage outsourced/cloud services to be cost-effective and aligned with business needs.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and third‑party vendors.

Skills

Microsoft 365 & Azure

IAM

Security frameworks

Threat management

Networking & security

ITIL & Service Mgmt

Vendor management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or related

Tools

Azure

Intune

Microsoft Defender

SIEM

Job description

Free-Work UK seeks an IT Operations Platforms and Security Lead with 10+ years in IT infrastructure and security, including risk management. The role covers operations, security governance, and compliance across cloud and on‑premise environments, with a focus on Microsoft 365/Azure.

The position is hybrid in London, requiring senior leadership to drive service improvement, manage vendors, and deliver transformation initiatives while meeting regulatory requirements.