Infrastructure & Security Operations Lead

Reboot Recruit Ltd; Slough; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment specialist seeks an Infrastructure & Security Operations Lead in Slough. This hands-on role involves managing a live IT estate, driving performance and security across a multi-site environment. Ideal candidates will possess 5-10 years in IT operations, strong Microsoft technology knowledge, and calmness under pressure. Benefits include a performance bonus, private healthcare, and car allowance options.

Benefits

Up to 20% performance bonus

Private healthcare

Generous Christmas hamper

Optional car allowance

Profit share model after 12 months

Qualifications

• 5-10 years in infrastructure or IT operations, ideally in a multi-site environment.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft tech - Entra ID, Intune, Azure, Active Directory, Office 365.
• Proven experience leading incident response and owning service escalations.

Responsibilities

• Manage third-party vendors and drive platform consistency.
• Own high-priority incidents and ensure uptime and security.
• Switch between technical details and high-level oversight.

Skills

Infrastructure management

Vendor management

Microsoft technology knowledge

Calm under pressure

Tools

PowerShell

Citrix

DNS

VPNs

Job description

Overview

Infrastructure & Security Operations Lead – Slough (Onsite with Flexibility) | Up to £70,000 Basic + £6k Car Allowance + Up to 20% Bonus

An Infrastructure Manager role for a hands-on, multi-domain generalist who can take ownership of a live IT estate spanning network, infrastructure, and cybersecurity. You'll be the operational glue - managing third-party vendors, owning high-priority incidents, and driving platform consistency, performance, and security across a complex multi-site business. Ideal for someone calm under pressure, confident managing internal and external teams, and comfortable switching between technical detail and high-level oversight.

What we're looking for

• 5-10 years in infrastructure or IT operations, ideally in a multi-site environment
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft tech - Entra ID, Intune, Azure, Active Directory, Office 365
• Skilled in DNS, VPNs, Citrix, scripting (PowerShell), monitoring, and firewall management
• Calm and structured under pressure - a safe pair of hands for business-critical systems
• Proven experience leading incident response and owning service escalations
• Strong vendor management skills and a focus on cost, compliance, and documentation

What we're offering

Up to 20% performance bonus, private healthcare, generous Christmas hamper, optional car allowance, and entry into a company-wide partnership scheme after 12 months (profit share model).

This is a key role for a reliable, service-minded professional who takes pride in uptime, security, and continuous improvement.