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Overview

The Head of IT Infrastructure and Security Lead is responsible for overseeing the organisation’s IT operations, ensuring the stability, continuity, security, and efficiency of its technology platforms within a global commercial insurance environment.

Responsibilities

• Define and enforce cloud security policies, identity management, and access controls to protect systems, networks, and data.
• Oversee the adoption of zero-trust security principles to enhance protection across cloud platforms.
• Manage identity and access management (IAM) in a cloud-first environment, including Azure AD, MFA, Conditional Access, SSO, and Privileged Access Management (PAM).
• Lead threat monitoring, detection, and response using cloud-native security solutions such as Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and SIEM platforms.
• Ensure compliance with cloud security frameworks and regulatory requirements (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, SOC2, FCA).
• Manage a Cloud environment in a team of 4 technical colleagues and coordinate with 6 suppliers covering Security, IT Networks, Hosting and Servers, and 3rd party software.
• Align MSPs (hardware and software suppliers) with stakeholder and Board expectations to ensure technology runs smoothly.
• Operate in a hybrid London-based setting with 3 days in the office.

Qualifications & Experience

• Upwards of 10 years hands-on expertise in IT Infrastructure combined with Security and Risk management, ideally from the banking or insurance sector.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT or a related field.

Technology & Security Skills

• Microsoft Azure Infrastructure design and administration (topology, networking, services, components).
• Microsoft Active Directory (Entra), Server and SQL experience.
• O365 administration and design; strong experience with Microsoft 365 (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams).
• Azure cloud infrastructure and security tooling (Microsoft Defender, Sentinel).
• Security & Compliance knowledge: ISO 27001, NIST, CIS; GDPR and SOC2; risk management best practices.

Additional Details

• Salary range: £85K - £95K plus excellent benefits.
• Location: City of London, hybrid role with 3 days in office.
• Application: Please send your CV in Word format along with your salary expectations and notice period.