At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead global cloud architecture and drive automation for a worldwide corporation.
- Company: Join a prestigious London-based global powerhouse with a focus on technology and culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £130k, hybrid working model, and elite rewards.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for innovation and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a worldwide impact while shaping the future of cloud operations.
- Qualifications: Expertise in multi-cloud architecture and managing global service providers.
The predicted salary is between 130000 - 130000 £ per year.
A career-defining opportunity for an energetic technical powerhouse to lead and evolve the foundational technology services of a truly worldwide corporation. Reporting directly to the IT Director and working alongside two Senior Infrastructure Engineers, this senior leadership role is designed for a technical expert who thrives in a cloud-first, security-led environment across an estate spanning over 20 countries, including the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.
This is a high-octane technical leadership position that allows you to focus on global architecture and elite-level strategy while remaining a key "doer" within a lean team.
You should apply if you want:
- Strategic Command: You will own the technical operating model for an organisation that is Cloud-First across Azure and AWS.
- Worldwide Impact: Drive standardisation across more than 20 countries, ensuring 24/7 resilience for a high-performance global group with major hubs in the UK, US, Middle East, and Asia.
- Automation Obsession: This role is for a champion of efficiency; you will have a clear mandate to drive Automation wherever possible to keep operations lean, agile, and repeatable.
- Elite Reward & Flexibility: A top-of-market salary of 130k for a passionate expert, supported by a heavily hybrid (UK Only) working model.
The Company: You will be joining a prestigious, London-headquartered global group that connects specialist expertise with culture and technology. Operating across more than 20 countries, this is a truly global powerhouse. They operate with a lean, elite internal team that focuses on high-level architecture and Automation, while leveraging specialist Managed Service Providers (MSPs) for global scale. This is a security-conscious environment where technical excellence is the baseline for success.
The Role: As the Global Infrastructure & Cloud Architect, you will be the technical engine behind the organisation’s worldwide digital foundations. Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing architectural oversight across Azure and AWS, ensuring global environments are secure, resilient, and scalable.
- Delivering robust governance of Managed Service Providers (MSP), particularly for specialist networking services, allowing the internal team to focus on innovation.
- Leading and collaborating with two Senior Infrastructure Engineers to provide technical input, assurance, and oversight for global transformation programmes.
- Aligning all technical operations with world-recognised security frameworks, including ISO27001, NIST 800-53, and Australia's Essential 8.
- Driving the push for Automation across the infrastructure lifecycle to improve reliability and cost-optimisation globally.
Why has this role arisen? The organisation is maturing its global technical operating model, moving toward a model that prioritises high-level architecture, automation, and vendor governance over traditional line management. This position was created to provide the IT Director with an energetic technical partner who has the battle-tested experience to define a coherent, Cloud-First roadmap.
Apply Now! If you are an energetic Infrastructure Architect who is at the top of their game and has demonstrable experience managing global MSPs within a worldwide corporation, act now. This position is located near Charing Cross Station (WC2N 5HS) and is a priority hire for the IT Director. Submit your application today to secure your place in the process!
Skills required:
- Multi-Cloud Architecture (Strategic design and scaling of global Azure and AWS environments)
- MSP Governance (Managing and holding Managed Service Providers accountable for SLA/delivery)
- Infrastructure Automation (Driving "Infrastructure as Code" to ensure repeatability and lean operations)
- Platform Lifecycle Management (Ensuring global hardware/software stays current, supported, and cost-optimized)
- Global Network Oversight (Managing the connectivity and performance of 23 international hubs)
- Disaster Recovery (DR) (Leading business continuity and resilience testing across a worldwide estate)
- Service Availability (Owning capacity and performance management to ensure 99.9% uptime)
- Technical Roadmap Design (Translating business strategy into a multi-year global technology plan)
- Identity & Access Management (IAM) (Managing Entra ID/Active Directory as a foundational service)
- Asset & Configuration Management (Maintaining total visibility and control of a complex global hardware/software estate)
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Permanent
SALARY: 110,000-130,000 per annum
LOCATION: London
Head of Technical Operations employer: Langley James
As a leading financial firm located near Bank station, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that prioritises innovation and collaboration. Our employees enjoy a hybrid working model, competitive salaries, and comprehensive corporate benefits, alongside ample opportunities for professional growth and development in the ever-evolving field of cyber security.
