Cloud/Platform Manager

Title: Cloud/Platform Manager

Day Rate: £500 - £650pd (Outside IR35)

Duration: 6+ Months (contract/consultancy)

Based: Hybrid/London - 3 days per week

Required Experience:

• Proven technical leadership managing complex, cross-geography infrastructure build projects.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure cloud platform, including virtualization, networking, and system architecture.
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code deployments using tools such as BICEP, Red Hat Ansible, or Terraform.
• Experience managing cross-discipline teams (Infrastructure, Cloud, DevOps, Network, Cyber Security) to deliver large-scale infrastructure builds.
• Knowledge of secure infrastructure configuration and regulatory compliance, including disaster recovery planning and security testing.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical teams and business leadership.
• Banking or financial industry experience would be highly beneficial.
• No specific educational requirements; proven technical leadership and delivery record essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a virtual cross-discipline team in building foundational infrastructure
• Identify skills gaps and resolve team resourcing challenges.
• Ensure infrastructure availability, scalability, performance, and alignment with corporate IT strategy.
• Maintain secure, compliant infrastructure environments with robust documentation.
• Oversee operational and security testing, including penetration testing.
• Keep stakeholders informed on progress and risks.

If you think you hit the mark, please apply or email me oscar.saadet@lafosse.com