Head of Infrastructure (Outside IR35)

JR United Kingdom; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the banking sector is seeking a Head of Infrastructure to manage critical cloud architecture and security. This role involves leading a cross-functional team to ensure secure and compliant systems, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Azure and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a substantial track record in infrastructure leadership and stakeholder communication, making significant contributions to the technical delivery of this new banking entity.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead a virtual cross-functional team covering Infrastructure, Cloud, DevOps, and Cybersecurity.
• Define and deliver secure, scalable infrastructure aligned to enterprise architecture.
• Ensure security policies and compliance controls are implemented and tested.

Skills

Infrastructure leadership

Microsoft Azure

Infrastructure as Code

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

Ansible

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Head of Infrastructure (Outside IR35), Oxford District

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Location:

Oxford District, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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.

Additional Requirements:

• 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.