Tech Practice Principal – Infrastructure, Security Lead in Reading

Tech Practice Principal – Infrastructure, Security Lead in Reading

Reading Full-Time 60000 - 80000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
AND Digital

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead cloud infrastructure and security initiatives, ensuring robust digital systems.
  • Company: Join AND Digital, a forward-thinking tech company focused on digital transformation.
  • Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace committed to equal opportunities.
  • Why this job: Be the technical heartbeat of innovative projects that shape the future of eCommerce.
  • Qualifications: Expertise in Azure cloud, security protocols, and team management required.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.

Location: Hybrid: Client Site, AND Digital office, Remote. Proximity to Reading / Thames Valley is key.

Core Tech: Microsoft Azure Cloud, E2E Digital Security, DevOps.

At AND, we accelerate the development of digital capabilities. In practice, that means helping ambitious leaders and organisations build the teams, products, processes and even operational structures they need to close the digital skills gap within their organisation today, so that they thrive tomorrow. Clients rely on our experience, agility and craft skills across tech and business strategy, software development, AI and product management to address some of the toughest challenges facing their businesses. We bring aboard thinkers, tinkerers, passionate software craftspeople and inspiring technologists to help us solve these challenges. Together, we’re united by a sense of pragmatism, purpose and a deeply‑held belief that digital products and technology alone won’t transform a business or save the world: it’s the people that count.

The Opportunity: We are looking for an Infrastructure / Security Tech Lead to take the technical helm of a high‑profile platform infrastructure and security initiative. You will not just be overseeing delivery; you’ll be the technical heartbeat of a mission‑critical, end‑to‑end digital system that supports a wide array of eCommerce platforms (including Commerce Tools, Bloomreach, and Amplience) and Salesforce integrations. This role is perfect for a hands‑on technical expert who enjoys the challenge of scaling complex cloud‑native architectures in Azure, driving rigorous security protocols, and taking accountability for managing a team of DevOps/SRE engineers to deliver these outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Technical Excellence & Execution: Cloud & Security Mastery: Lead by example as an expert in Cloud architecture, specifically Azure, and champion the security of digital systems end‑to‑end. Establish and maintain strong security postures using high‑level Azure native security frameworks, threat protection protocols, and compliance best practices.
  • Architectural Stewardship: Ensure the long‑term health, security, and scalability of our infrastructure ecosystem, supporting tooling, logs, service resolution and infrastructure environments. Make pragmatic decisions balancing speed‑to‑market with security and technical excellence.
  • Engineering Culture: Set the
AND Digital

Contact Details:

AND Digital Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Tech Practice Principal – Infrastructure, Security Lead in Reading

Microsoft Azure Cloud
E2E Digital Security
DevOps
Cloud Architecture
Security Protocols
CI/CD Pipelines
Team Management