Head of Infrastructure & Cloud

Halian Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom Halian Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom This range is provided by Halian. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Hertfordshire Role Summary: We are seeking an Infrastructure Manager to work closely with the Head of Technology. You will be operating as the No. 2 within the team. Your remit will cover all aspects of Infrastructure operations. This role is technically focused and will be more hands-on than leadership. You will be working in a modern technology environment that is cloud-first. You will get the chance to work with the CTO and CEO and various end customers globally in e-commerce, retail, and Saas. Key Responsibilities: Own the design, deployment, and day-to-day operations of core infrastructure (cloud and on-prem) supporting global ecommerce and supply chain platforms. Lead and mentor a small infrastructure team, ensuring effective delivery, skills development, and operational excellence. Collaborate with the Head of Technology and CEO on infrastructure strategy, aligning with business goals and international expansion plans. Deliver resilient, secure, and scalable environments using infrastructure-as-code principles with Terraform and automation tools. Manage Windows and Linux systems, including patching, monitoring, and performance tuning. Drive DevOps adoption—managing CI/CD pipelines, Docker containers, and security-first deployment pipelines. Implement high-availability systems and disaster recovery for business continuity across time zones and territories. Maintain system observability and monitoring to proactively identify issues and optimize system health. Ensure compliance with security standards and data privacy regulations across regions. Manage third-party vendors, licenses, and infrastructure budgets. Required Skills & Experience: Strong technical leadership in infrastructure, 2 direct reports Hands-on experience with Microsoft Windows Server , Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL) , and modern virtualization. Strong practical knowledge of Docker , Terraform , and DevOps pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps). Experience managing hybrid environments (on-prem and cloud: AWS, Azure, or GCP). Sound understanding of infrastructure and platform security principles, with exposure to DevSecOps workflows. Proven ability to collaborate with senior stakeholders, translating business needs into technical strategy. Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, especially in high-availability and mission-critical environments. What We Offer: A visible leadership role with direct access to senior leadership Opportunity to shape infrastructure strategy for global operations A dynamic, fast-paced environment in a growing retail technology business Competitive salary and benefits Onsite work environment/ Monday to Friday Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Information Technology Industries Technology, Information and Media Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Halian by 2x Get notified about new Infrastructure Manager jobs in Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom . 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