UK IT Operations Lead: Azure & Cloud Security Builder

Arrows; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech-native organization in Greater London is seeking a Mid-Senior level IT Operations Lead. This foundational role involves building the UK IT and cloud environment, collaborating with the Group IT function, and establishing processes. The ideal candidate should have strong Azure and Microsoft 365 administration skills, with experience in ambiguous environments. This is a hybrid position that emphasizes practical security skills and independent operation.

Qualifications

• Strong hands‑on Azure and M365 administration.
• Experience building IT environments from scratch or for new entities.
• Comfortable operating independently in ambiguous environments.
• Practical security mindset rather than policy‑heavy theory.

Responsibilities

• Establish and administer the UK Azure and Microsoft 365 environment.
• Define and implement identity and access management (Entra ID).
• Own device procurement, Intune Autopilot, and endpoint security.
• Manage cyber hygiene, patching, MFA, encryption, and incident response.
• Configure backups and basic business continuity.
• Define and run initial IT support processes.
• Manage vendors, licences, and MSP relationships.
• Deploy core business tools where required (CRM, HR, Finance).

Skills

Azure administration

Microsoft 365 administration

Independent operation

Cybersecurity practices

Job description

A tech-native organization in Greater London is seeking a Mid-Senior level IT Operations Lead. This foundational role involves building the UK IT and cloud environment, collaborating with the Group IT function, and establishing processes. The ideal candidate should have strong Azure and Microsoft 365 administration skills, with experience in ambiguous environments. This is a hybrid position that emphasizes practical security skills and independent operation.