Platform/Cloud Manager

Title: Platform/Cloud 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