At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a small team in managing Microsoft and Azure infrastructure while staying hands-on with technology.
- Company: Join a regulated financial services firm focused on innovation and security.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to work with cutting-edge technology.
- Other info: Ideal for those wanting a broad leadership role with hands-on responsibilities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by improving security and operational standards in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in infrastructure or cloud engineering with leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 50310 - 61490 £ per year.
Quant Capital is working with a regulated financial services firm looking to hire an Infrastructure Lead/Manager to lead a small team and take ownership of a broad Microsoft and Azure estate. This is a hands-on leadership role. You will manage three engineers while staying close to the technology across infrastructure, cloud, networking and security.
The role:
- Lead infrastructure operations across cloud, on-premise and end-user platforms
- Manage and develop a small infrastructure team
- Support Windows Server, Active Directory, Entra, Group Policy, Microsoft 365 and Intune
- Own availability, patching, performance and disaster recovery readiness
- Manage networking, firewalls, VPNs, Wi‑Fi, DNS and related connectivity
- Oversee virtualisation, storage, backup and monitoring platforms
- Improve security across endpoints, email, access controls, SIEM, MFA and vulnerability management
- Work with external security partners, pen testers and technology vendors
- Improve documentation, standards and operational processes
What we are looking for:
- 8+ years’ experience across infrastructure, systems or cloud engineering
- Previous team leadership or management experience
- Azure experience across VNETs, VPNs, NSGs, DNS, RBAC and resource groups
- Networking knowledge across TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, Wi‑Fi and DNS
- Experience with Cisco, Fortinet or similar network/security hardware
- Strong security focus across patching, hardening, vulnerability management and incident response
- Understanding of GDPR, PCI or ISO27001 environments
- Clear communicator with strong ownership and good judgement
This role suits someone who wants a broad infrastructure leadership position where they can stay hands-on and improve security, resilience and operational standards.
All applications are handled in strict confidence.
Lead Infrastructure Engineer employer: Quant Capital
At Quant Capital, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and innovative work environment that mirrors the culture of leading tech giants like Facebook and Google. Our London office fosters a collaborative atmosphere where employees are encouraged to think critically and make impactful decisions, while also providing ample opportunities for professional growth and mastery of cutting-edge technology in the trading operations space. With a focus on employee well-being and a commitment to excellence, we ensure that our team members are equipped with the tools and support they need to thrive in their roles.
