Compute Lead in London

Job title: Compute Lead Contract: 3 months rolling Location: London (Hybrid) Inside IR35 Job description As the Compute & Cloud Leader, you will be responsible for the operation, stability, and optimisation of enterprise compute platforms, spanning Cloud (primarily Azure), Linux, AIX, Windows, VMware, and Red Hat environments. You will lead a team of outsourced specialists to ensure compute services are secure, resilient, and scalable, while driving automation and lifecycle management in line with industry best practices. This role requires strong technical leadership, operational discipline, and a focus on service reliability. Key Responsibilities * Lead day-to-day operations of enterprise compute platforms (Cloud (Azure), Linux, AIX, Windows, VMware, Red Hat). * Ensure compliance with patching, security, and configuration standards across all compute environments. * Manage lifecycle activities, including End-of-Life (EoX) planning, upgrades, and migrations. * Oversee platform monitoring, capacity management, and performance optimisation. * Implement standard operating procedures and ensure consistency across compute services. * Collaborate with engineering and architecture teams to influence design for operability. * Drive automation of routine operational tasks using tools such as Ansible, SCCM, or equivalent. * Lead incident and problem resolution for compute-related issues, ensuring effective RCA and …