Head of Infrastructure (Outside IR35)

JR United Kingdom; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the banking sector is seeking a highly experienced Platform Manager to oversee technical delivery of infrastructure, cloud architecture, and security. This pivotal role requires expertise in Azure, strong leadership of cross-functional teams, and a commitment to regulatory compliance and security. If you have a proven track record in complex infrastructure management and are looking for a challenging opportunity, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading complex infrastructure builds, ideally in regulated environments.
• Hands-on experience with IaaS, networking, and cloud security.
• Prior exposure to regulatory or compliance frameworks (FCA, FFIEC, SOX).

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams in infrastructure, cloud, DevOps, and cybersecurity.
• Define and deliver a secure and scalable infrastructure.
• Ensure security policies and compliance controls are implemented.

Skills

Infrastructure Management

Cloud Architecture

Security Focus

Cross-Functional Team Leadership

Stakeholder Communication

Infrastructure as Code

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Terraform

Ansible

Bicep

Job description

UK-based (Remote/Hybrid)

We’re seeking a highly experienced Platform Manager (Head of Infrastructure) to drive the technical delivery of core infrastructure, cloud architecture, and security for a new banking entity. This is a pivotal role requiring deep expertise in Azure, cross-functional team leadership, and a sharp focus on security, scalability, and regulatory readiness.

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.
• Ensure security policies, disaster recovery, and compliance controls are implemented and tested.
• Identify and close skills gaps within the delivery team to meet project milestones.

Key Skills

• Proven track record in leading complex infrastructure builds, ideally in regulated environments.
• Deep understanding of Microsoft Azure (especially IaaS, networking, and cloud security).
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, Bicep, Ansible).
• Familiarity with financial services or banking infrastructure requirements is highly desirable.
• Excellent stakeholder communication skills — able to move from deep tech to business summary effortlessly.

Should also have …

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