IT Operational Platforms and Security Lead

Posted 3 days 19 hours ago by La Fosse Associates

Permanent
Full Time
Other
England, United Kingdom
Job Description
Overview

ITOperationalPlatforms&SecurityLead

GlobalInsurance Cloud-FirstTransformation

London (Hybrid - 3 days in office)

£85,000-£95,000 + Benefits

LaFosse is partnered with a leading global insurer to appoint an IT Operational Platforms & Security Lead. A key leadership role driving infrastructure operations, cloud transformation, and cybersecurity excellence across a complex, global technology estate.

The Opportunity

You'll take ownership of the company's infrastructure and security platforms, leading a small in-house team and managing an MSP to deliver a secure, resilient, and scalable IT environment.

This is a hands-on leadership role; strategic in thought to shape direction, but close enough to the technology to make a difference day-to-day.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and evolve infrastructure operations across Azure, Microsoft365, and hybrid cloud environments
  • Drive cloud migration, lifecycle management, and reduction of technical debt
  • Enhance and secure the global IT estate, including patching, IAM, endpoint protection, and monitoring
  • Own and optimise disaster recovery, business continuity, and compliance (ISO27001, GDPR, FCA)
  • Oversee third-party vendors to ensure performance, SLAs, and service delivery are met
  • Embed DevOps principles and automation to increase efficiency and reliability
What You'll Bring
  • Proven experience in IT infrastructure operations and Microsoft Azure
  • Deep technical expertise in Microsoft365 (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, Intune)
  • Strong background in cybersecurity, including Zero Trust, IAM, and tools such as Defender and Sentinel
  • Hands-on technical capability with the confidence to step in when required
  • A leadership mindset - influencing, challenging, and driving continuous improvement
  • Experience managing global teams and outsourced partners
Why Join

This is a pivotal opportunity to shape the future of IT operations and security within a truly global, cloud-first organisation. You'll have the autonomy, support, and senior buy-in to drive meaningful change and deliver a modern, secure technology platform.

Interested?

Apply now or reach out to me directly:

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