Technical Platform Director

The Investigo Group; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm is looking for a Technical Platform Director to lead Cloud and Wintel teams. You'll manage 5 direct reports while ensuring a secure, scalable infrastructure. The role requires extensive IT leadership experience, proficiency in Linux, Wintel, and DevOps, and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders. The position is remote-first, with a requirement to be in the Liverpool HQ at least once a month. This is a senior role offering competitive salary, bonus potential, and benefits.

Benefits

Private Medical

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working

Learning and development opportunities

Pension scheme contributions

Qualifications

• 8+ years' IT infrastructure leadership experience.
• Proven people leadership in technical teams.
• Deep expertise in Linux administration (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL).

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop 5 direct reports.
• Architect and optimise secure private cloud.
• Oversee performance and security across Linux and Windows systems.

Skills

Linux

Wintel

Virtualisation

Containerisation

Cloud strategy

DevOps

Automation

Communication skills

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

KVM

Kubernetes

OKD

Job description

Role

Technical Platform Director

Reporting To

CTO

Location

Remote - UK with requirement to be in our Liverpool HQ at least once per month

Job Type

Full-time, Permanent

Salary

Competitive, based on experience + benefits + bonus potential

About Us

Come and be a part of The Investigo Group (TIG), a dynamic coalition of cutting‑edge tech firms specialising in Platform, Software, Data, AI and other bleeding‑edge technology solutions. Our innovative prowess spans the globe while proudly hailing from the United Kingdom. The group is multi‑functional with a large portfolio of B2B products and services.

Our ecosystem is made up of:

• IIS – Providing secure internet access in both the public and private sectors. Its mission? To deliver world‑class secure internet capabilities enhancing productivity across diverse skillsets and organisations.
• Vestigo Consulting – Training and consultancy company, tailored around specialist sector‑specific knowledge, and provides regular courses and CPD for our community.
• Collaboraite – a bleeding‑edge company that provides our Data and AI capability. A collaborative partner for designing user‑centred secure data solutions to overcome operational hurdles, delivered through design thinking and agile coaching.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are at the heart of the Investigo Group (TIG). We're dedicated to creating a workplace where people from all backgrounds are not only welcome but empowered to excel. We actively seek diverse talent, promote fairness, and foster an inclusive environment where every voice matters, driving innovation and progress in our dynamic tech community.

The group provides bespoke, secure, user‑centric products fuelled by deep technical knowledge advanced data and analytical skills. We proudly stand as a global leader in this space, partnering with esteemed entities that require these advanced forward‑thinking capabilities.

About You

You're an established infrastructure leader with deep expertise across Linux, Wintel, virtualisation, and containerisation. You can balance hands‑on technical knowledge with strategic vision, and you know how to get the best out of diverse, high‑performing teams.

You'll thrive here if you are:

• Experienced in managing direct reports and building strong technical leadership capability.
• Comfortable guiding both Linux and Windows environments in secure, complex settings.
• Skilled in Cloud strategy, DevOps, and automation with tools like Terraform and Ansible.
• Confident communicating technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Naturally collaborative, but also decisive and self‑sufficient when needed.

About the Team

You'll join our Technical Platform function, reporting directly to the CTO. The team spans Cloud, Wintel, Platform, and Technical Product Ownership and you'll directly lead a team of 5. Key projects ahead include on‑premise cloud transformation, European expansion, and new data centre build‑outs. You'll work closely with our engineering, security, and operations teams, ensuring alignment across functions and delivering at pace.

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced and strategic Technical Platform Director to lead our Cloud and Wintel teams and shape the future of our private cloud infrastructure. Reporting directly to the CTO, you'll manage 5 direct reports and act as the central escalation point across Cloud, Platform, and Technical Product Ownership, freeing the CTO to focus on wider strategy.

This is a senior leadership role with genuine impact: you'll set direction, guide teams, and ensure our infrastructure is secure, scalable, and ready for the next stage of our growth, both in the UK and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & People – Manage and develop 5 direct reports, set clear objectives, and foster a culture of accountability, learning, and innovation.
• Cloud Infrastructure – Architect, implement, and optimise our secure private cloud, ensuring high standards of performance, security, and scalability.
• Linux & Wintel Management – Oversee stability, performance, and security across both Linux and Windows systems.
• Virtualisation & Containerisation – Drive adoption of KVM, Kubernetes, and OKD with a container‑first approach.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement – Act as the escalation point across technical teams, ensuring priorities align with business objectives.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement – Bring in new ideas and emerging technology to keep our platform secure, scalable, and cost‑efficient.

Success in This Role Looks Like

• Able to deliver a resilient, stable platform with reduced CTO‑level escalations.
• Built a clear technical roadmap for Cloud, Wintel, and Product Ownership.
• Embedded a strong, cohesive culture across your team.
• Enabled infrastructure that supports new product launches and international growth.

Why Join Us

• Lead a high‑profile function with 5 direct reports and direct visibility at CTO level.
• Own and deliver strategic programmes including European expansion and new data centre builds.
• Be part of a growing, forward‑thinking tech group working in Cloud, Data, AI, and Platform technologies.
• Competitive salary, bonus potential, and benefits.
• Remote‑first role, with just one day per month in our Liverpool HQ for collaboration.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• 8+ years' IT infrastructure leadership, with strong experience across Cloud, Linux, and Wintel.
• Proven people leadership, managing direct reports in technical teams.
• Deep expertise in Linux administration (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL).
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, RDS, and VDI solutions.
• Hands‑on experience with private cloud, KVM, Kubernetes, OKD, and automation (Terraform, Ansible).
• Familiarity with security and compliance standards (Cyber Essentials, IASME, CCSK, etc).
• Excellent communicator who can bridge technical and business priorities.

Security Clearance Requirements

• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Have lived in the UK continuously for the past 5 years.
• Not have spent more than 6 months outside the UK in total during that period.
• Be willing to undergo security vetting as part of the onboarding process.

Benefits

• Flexible Working: We offer hybrid & remote working models.
• Private Medical.
• Inclusive Culture: Enjoy an inclusive culture and environment.
• Flexible Benefits: A flexible benefits programme to suit your needs (discounts etc).
• Holiday: Generous holiday allowance.
• Learning: Access to continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Bonus Potential: Bonus potential based on performance and business‑related factors.
• Discounts: Discounts on a wide range of products and services.
• Pension: Pension scheme contributions with Government Top‑Up.
• EV Car Scheme.
• More Benefits: Explore additional benefits on our career site.

Our Process

Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you're successful. The team will arrange a short screening call (max 30 minutes) to learn more about you, and what you are looking for and answer any questions you may have. If all goes well, they will share your profile with the hiring manager for review. Our interview process is tailored to each role.

Equal Opportunities

Here at TIG we are committed to equal opportunities and value diversity, equity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. As a Group, we seek to ensure that individuals with disabilities receive reasonable accommodation throughout the hiring process and ultimately within the job itself. Please contact us to request any accommodations.