IT Platforms Lead

Location: London Salary: £85000.00 - £95000.00 per annum Type: Permanent

Job Title: IT Platform & 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 & 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 & 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 & Access Management & 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, & hybrid environments, managing everything from lifecycle planning & vendor performance to security posture & compliance. This is a business that's scaling internationally, with a strong focus on operational resilience & digital transformation. You'll be instrumental in ensuring the IT platforms are secure, efficient, & aligned to regulatory frameworks like ISO 27001 & GDPR, all while enabling the business to move faster, smarter, & with confidence.

Responsibilities:

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


Technical Skills:

  • Microsoft 365, Azure, Defender, Sentinel
  • IAM: Azure AD, MFA, SSO, PAM
  • Security frameworks: ISO 27001, NIST, CIS
  • SIEM, endpoint protection, vulnerability management
  • ITIL-based service management & automation


Leadership Skills

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