IT Operational Platforms and Security Lead

IT Operational Platforms & Security Lead Global Insurance | Cloud-First Transformation London (Hybrid – 3 days in office) £85,000–£95,000 Benefits La Fosse is partnered with a leading global insurer to appoint an IT Operational Platforms & Security Lead. A key leadership role driving infrastructure operations, cloud transformation, and cyber security excellence across a complex, global technology estate. The Opportunity You’ll take ownership of the company’s infrastructure and security platforms , leading a small in-house team and managing an MSP to deliver a secure, resilient, and scalable IT environment. This is a hands-on leadership role; strategic enough to shape direction, but close enough to the technology to make a difference day-to-day. Key Responsibilities Lead and evolve infrastructure operations across Azure , Microsoft 365 , and hybrid cloud environments Drive cloud migration , lifecycle management, and reduction of technical debt Enhance and secure the global IT estate, including patching , IAM , endpoint protection , and monitoring Own and optimise disaster recovery , business continuity , and compliance ( ISO 27001 , GDPR , FCA ) Oversee third-party vendors to ensure performance, SLAs, and service delivery are met Embed DevOps principles and automation to increase efficiency and reliability What You’ll Bring Proven experience in IT infrastructure operations and Microsoft Azure Deep technical expertise in Microsoft 365 (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, Intune) Strong background in cybersecurity , including Zero Trust, IAM, and tools such as Defender and Sentinel Hands-on technical capability with the confidence to step in when required A leadership mindset - influencing, challenging, and driving continuous improvement Experience managing global teams and outsourced partners Why Join This is a pivotal opportunity to shape the future of IT operations and security within a truly global, cloud-first organisation. You’ll have the autonomy, support, and senior buy-in to drive meaningful change and deliver a modern, secure technology platform. Interested? Apply now or reach out to me directly: ryan.daly@lafosse.com

Location: London,, GB

Posted Date: 10/31/2025