Infrastructure Lead

An exciting opportunity for a technically strong Infrastructure Lead to take ownership of cloud, infrastructure and cyber security services within a growing organisation. Reporting to the Head of IT, you'll combine operational leadership with hands-on technical delivery, leading infrastructure projects from design through to implementation whilst helping shape the future technology estate.

Client Details

Our client is a growing organisation with a Microsoft-centric technology estate. As part of an ambitious technology transformation programme, the business is investing in infrastructure modernisation, cyber security, cloud technologies and business systems, creating an opportunity for an experienced Infrastructure Lead to play a key role in driving technical change and operational excellence.

The environment includes Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Power Platform, Azure SQL and a range of business-critical SaaS applications. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of IT and wider leadership team to deliver both operational improvements and strategic technology initiatives.

Description

Reporting to the Head of IT, the Infrastructure Lead will be responsible for the management, design, implementation and continual improvement of the organisation's infrastructure, cloud and cyber security environments.

This is not a role focused purely on management or supplier oversight. The successful candidate will be expected to remain technically hands-on, actively contributing to infrastructure projects, cloud migrations, technical problem solving and solution implementation while providing leadership across infrastructure operations.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading the design, implementation and support of infrastructure and cloud technologies
Owning and developing the Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 environments
Driving infrastructure modernisation, cloud optimisation and security improvement initiatives
Leading backup, disaster recovery and business continuity capabilities
Acting as the technical lead for infrastructure-related projects and transformations
Supporting Microsoft tenant consolidation and Azure modernisation programmes
Managing key technology suppliers and MSP relationships
Challenging and validating third-party technical recommendations
Acting as the infrastructure escalation point for complex technical issues
Providing leadership and direction to internal technical resources
Contributing to technology strategy, roadmaps and future investment decisions
Ensuring services remain secure, resilient, scalable and aligned to business requirements

Profile

The successful applicant will be a technically credible infrastructure professional who has progressed into leadership roles whilst retaining strong hands-on engineering capability.

You will demonstrate:

Previous experience as an Infrastructure Lead, Infrastructure Manager, Senior Infrastructure Engineer or IT Manager
Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365
Experience personally delivering infrastructure projects, migrations and technical deployments
Strong knowledge of networking, connectivity and cyber security principles
Experience with Entra ID, identity and access management technologies
Experience leading technical workstreams and infrastructure improvement programmes
Experience managing MSPs and third-party technology suppliers
Strong troubleshooting and technical problem-solving skills
The ability to challenge suppliers and technical decisions from a position of expertise
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skillsDesirable experience includes:

Microsoft tenant migration projects
Azure transformation programmes
Infrastructure modernisation initiatives
Cyber security improvement programmes
Azure SQL
Power Platform
AI, automation or digital innovation projects
Microsoft or ITIL certifications
This role is particularly well suited to someone who enjoys remaining close to the technology and wants to combine leadership responsibility with genuine technical ownership.Job Offer

£55,000 - £70,000 basic salary

Performance-related bonus

Hybrid working model - 3 days in office 2 days from home

Significant ownership of infrastructure and cloud technologies

Opportunity to lead major Azure and Microsoft 365 transformation initiatives

Exposure to cyber security, cloud and modern workplace projects

A chance to influence technology strategy and investment decisions

High levels of autonomy and technical responsibility

Long-term progression opportunities within a growing technology function

The opportunity to make a visible impact across the organisation's technology landscape
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed