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IT Operational Platforms and Security Lead

London Full-Time 76000 - 104000 £ / year (est.) No home office possible

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Tasks: Lead the transition to a secure, cloud-first infrastructure while managing global IT operations.
Company: Join a global insurance organisation focused on digital transformation and operational resilience.
Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid work options, and opportunities for technical innovation.
Why this job: Be part of a significant technology transformation in a forward-thinking company with a strong cloud strategy.
Qualifications: Experience in IT operations, security frameworks, and leadership in high-pressure environments required.
Other info: This is an urgent requirement; apply immediately for consideration.

The predicted salary is between 76000 - 104000 £ per year.

IT Operational Platforms and Security Lead

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Job Title: IT Platform and Security Lead
Salary: £95,000 Per Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: London, hybrid

Key Requirements: Infrastructure, IAM, Windows, Azure, Cloud Migration
An IT Infrastructure Platforms and Security Lead is required for a global insurance organisation with a global reach. The successful candidate will lead the team through a major shift migrating from a legacy and hybrid cloud environment to a fully cloud based infrastructure environment in Azure . This role is pivotal, with a blend of Operational leadership with direct reports as well as being hands on in facilitating the business transition from an on-premises to a cloud environment.

Your primary focus will involve two key projects around the generational cloud migration to Azure based services, as well as driving best practice I Identity and Access Management and defining the organisations cloud security policies.

While there is some direct leadership, hands on ability to take ownership of a global infrastructure estate that spans cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments, managing everything from lifecycle planning and vendor performance to security posture and compliance. This is a business that\’s scaling internationally, with a strong focus on operational resilience and digital transformation. You\’ll be instrumental in ensuring the IT platforms are secure, efficient, and aligned to regulatory frameworks like ISO 27001 and GDPR, all while enabling the business to move faster, smarter, and with confidence.

Responsibilities:

Lead the shift to a secure, cloud-first infrastructure
Owning the security strategy: zero-trust,
Oversee global IT operations and lifecycle management
Strengthen security controls and ensure regulatory compliance
Manage vendor performance and service delivery
Drive continuous improvement across platforms and processes

Technical Skills:

Security frameworks: ISO 27001, NIST, CIS
SIEM, endpoint protection, vulnerability management
ITIL-based service management and automation

Leadership Skills

Proven ability to lead IT operations and transformation projects
Strong vendor and budget management experience
Resilience in high-pressure environments with a security-first mindset
Excellent communication across technical and non-technical audiences

Why this is a great opportunity:

Lead a team through a significant technology transformation.
Be part of a forward-thinking company with a strong cloud strategy.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunity to drive technical innovation as part of a multimillion-pound upgrade.

This is an urgent requirement, apply immediately for consideration – jenna@pioneer-search.com

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Information Technology
Industries

Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Government Administration

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