IT Operational Platforms and Security Lead

IT Operational Platforms & Security Lead

Global Insurance | Cloud-First Transformation

London (Hybrid - 3 days in office)

£85,000-£95,000 + Benefits

La Fosse 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 cyber security 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 enough 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, Microsoft 365, and hybrid cloud environments
• Drive cloud migration, life cycle 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 (ISO 27001, 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 Microsoft 365 (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?

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