Head of Cloud Infrastructure

City of London
11 months ago
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We are looking for an experienced Head of Cloud Infrastructure to lead a team in delivering a high-performing and modern cloud infrastructure. This role is a key part of the leadership team, reporting directly to senior management, and playing a crucial role in shaping the cloud strategy. The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to design their team, evaluate existing cloud models, and drive improvements in cloud infrastructure and service delivery.
Key Responsibilities:

Lead and develop a cloud infrastructure team, including internal experts and external partners.
Revisit and refine the cloud strategy, ensuring effectiveness in delivering scalable and secure cloud services.
Oversee and optimize Microsoft 365, cloud infrastructure (primarily AWS), and network technologies.
Ensure seamless cloud service delivery and operational excellence.
Work closely with cybersecurity and IT teams to strengthen security and resilience.
Manage vendor relationships and ensure efficient service delivery from third-party providers.
Oversee budgets, invoices, and cloud service investments effectively.Ideal Candidate Profile:

Proven experience in cloud infrastructure strategy development and execution.
Strong understanding of AWS, Microsoft 365, and modern networking technologies.
Ability to work across capabilities and design cloud solutions tailored to the business context.
Background in a mix of large enterprises, financial services, technology, or smaller agile environments.
Leadership experience in a collaborative, decision-driven culture.
Passion for creating a brilliant cloud service experience through modern infrastructure.
Not hands-on technical, but must be current and detail-oriented, with an understanding of budgeting and cloud operations.For more information, please apply below.

** Please note: You must have full eligibility to work in the UK! **

** Head of Cloud - Infrastructure - IT Operations - AWS - Azure - Service Delivery

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