Platform Manager

La Fosse Associates; Milton Keynes; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Platform Manager to lead the strategy, delivery, and security of their cloud-first technology platforms. You will manage a team of engineers, ensuring services are scalable, reliable, and secure. Candidates should have strong experience with Microsoft Azure and previous leadership experience. This role offers competitive compensation and flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure (IaaS, RBAC, Defender for Cloud).
• Knowledge of SIEM tools (e.g., LogRhythm) and security best practices.
• Hands-on experience with VMware vSphere and Nutanix.
• Previous leadership experience managing a team of 4+.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of cloud and on-premises platform services.
• Drive platform security aligned with zero-trust principles.
• Create and deliver short- and long-term technology roadmaps.
• Provide expert support and reduce service incidents.
• Manage and develop a specialist engineering team.

Skills

Microsoft Azure

SIEM tools

VMware vSphere

Team leadership

ITIL knowledge

Strong communication skills

Job description

Platform Manager

Location: UK Wide / Remote

Rate: £650 per/day – Outside IR35

We’re looking for an experienced Platform Manager to lead the strategy, delivery, and security of our cloud-first technology platforms. You’ll manage a team of platform engineers, shaping roadmaps and ensuring services are scalable, reliable, and secure.

What you’ll do:

• Lead design and implementation of cloud and on-premises platform services
• Drive platform security aligned with zero-trust principles
• Create and deliver short- and long-term technology roadmaps
• Provide expert support and reduce service incidents
• Manage and develop a specialist engineering team

What we’re looking for:

• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure (IaaS, RBAC, Defender for Cloud)
• Knowledge of SIEM tools (e.g., LogRhythm) and security best practices
• Hands-on experience with VMware vSphere and Nutanix
• Previous leadership experience (team of 4+)
• ITIL knowledge and strong communication skills

If you’re passionate about building secure, scalable platforms and leading high-performing teams, we’d love to hear from you!