Head of Infrastructure (Outside IR35)

JR United Kingdom; Luton; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Head of Infrastructure to oversee core cloud architecture and security for a new banking entity in the UK. This pivotal role demands a leader with deep Azure expertise, a knack for cross-functional team management, and a thorough understanding of regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will ensure that infrastructure meets stringent banking standards while also mentoring the delivery team to bridge skills gaps and enhance project efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading complex infrastructure builds.
• Deep understanding of Microsoft Azure and cloud security.
• Experience with financial services infrastructure is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead a virtual team in managing Infrastructure, Cloud, and DevOps.
• Define secure, high-performance infrastructure aligning with enterprise architecture.
• Ensure security policies and compliance controls are implemented.

Skills

Leadership

Cloud Security

Azure

Infrastructure as Code

Stakeholder Communication

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

Ansible

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Head of Infrastructure (Outside IR35), Luton, Bedfordshire

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Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

UK-based (Remote/Hybrid)

We’re seeking a highly experienced Platform Manager (HOI) 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 to 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.