Head of Infrastructure (Outside IR35)

JR United Kingdom; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Head of Infrastructure to spearhead the technical delivery of core infrastructure, cloud architecture, and security for a new banking entity. This pivotal role demands extensive Azure expertise and effective team leadership while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have a proven background in leading infrastructure projects within regulated environments and hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading complex infrastructure projects in regulated environments.
• Deep understanding of Microsoft Azure and IaaS.
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead a virtual, cross-functional team in Infrastructure and Cloud.
• Define secure and scalable infrastructure for banking operations.
• Implement security policies and compliance controls.

Skills

Leadership

Azure

Infrastructure as Code

Stakeholder Communication

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Bicep

Job description

Head of Infrastructure (Outside IR35), Basingstoke

We are seeking a highly experienced Platform Manager (HOI) to lead the technical delivery of core infrastructure, cloud architecture, and security for a new banking entity. This pivotal role requires deep expertise in Azure, cross-functional team leadership, and a strong focus on security, scalability, and regulatory compliance.

The Role:

• Lead a virtual, cross-functional team covering Infrastructure, Cloud, DevOps, Networking, and Cybersecurity.
• Define and deliver a secure, high-performance, and scalable infrastructure aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external contractors, and regulatory bodies to ensure infrastructure readiness for banking operations.
• Implement and test security policies, disaster recovery plans, and compliance controls.
• Identify and address skills gaps within the delivery team to meet project milestones.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience leading complex infrastructure projects, preferably in regulated environments.
• Deep understanding of Microsoft Azure (IaaS, networking, security).
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, Bicep, Ansible).
• Experience with financial services or banking infrastructure is highly desirable.
• Excellent stakeholder communication skills, capable of translating technical details into business insights.

Additional Requirements:

• Experience designing disaster recovery and penetration testing strategies.
• Knowledge of regulatory or compliance frameworks (FCA, FFIEC, SOX, etc.).
• Ability to lead distributed teams across different time zones and suppliers.