Hybrid Cloud & Enterprise Infra Lead

Royal Holloway University of London; Egham; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking a Head of Hybrid Cloud to lead its transformation in cloud services by designing and managing a hybrid cloud infrastructure. This senior position involves shaping operations across on-premises and cloud environments while managing a skilled technical team. Key responsibilities include aligning cloud operations, overseeing vendor relationships, and driving the adoption of cloud-native services. Ideal candidates will have proven hybrid cloud strategy experience and strong leadership skills. The university offers generous benefits and a commitment to innovation and inclusivity.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Training and Development opportunities

Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution

Cycle to Work scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in hybrid cloud strategy and enterprise infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of virtualization (VMware), Microsoft 365, Azure and IAM systems.
• Ability to balance innovation with operational stability.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage hybrid cloud infrastructure and services.
• Align cloud and on-premises operations into a unified model.
• Lead vendor relationships and ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards.
• Develop and mentor the Hybrid Cloud team.

Skills

Hybrid cloud strategy

Team leadership

Technical troubleshooting

Vendor management

Tools

VMware

Microsoft 365

Azure

IAM systems

Job description

A leading UK university is seeking a Head of Hybrid Cloud to lead its transformation in cloud services by designing and managing a hybrid cloud infrastructure. This senior position involves shaping operations across on-premises and cloud environments while managing a skilled technical team. Key responsibilities include aligning cloud operations, overseeing vendor relationships, and driving the adoption of cloud-native services. Ideal candidates will have proven hybrid cloud strategy experience and strong leadership skills. The university offers generous benefits and a commitment to innovation and inclusivity.