What you’ll be doing
* Taking design ownership of a complex tooling, network management, and service management platform.
* Overseeing our cloud‑first journey for future government contracts.
* Providing detailed costings to support new business opportunities.
* Working closely with in‑life operations to ensure service levels are consistently met.
* Maintaining a clear roadmap for obsolescence, software versioning, and licensing.
* Managing a multi‑disciplined team covering database, networks, security, virtualisation, and cloud technologies.
* Collaborating with security teams to ensure platform health and prepare for annual certifications.
* Driving security and compliance, including risk management and thorough testing.
* Leading documentation, training, and knowledge sharing to empower your team and end‑users.
* Working collaboratively with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless integration and smooth operations.
The skills and experience you’ll need to succeed
Essential
* A proven background in managing secure platforms within UK government or regulated environments.
* Familiarity with IT security best practices, data protection, and incident management tools (e.g., JIRA, ServiceNow).
* Experience working in certified environments and understanding government security regulations.
* Proven people management and leadership background.
And
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
* Demonstrated experience solving complex problems and making sound decisions under pressure.
* A security‑first approach in everything you do.
Skills profile
Change Management, IT Security, Cloud Computing, Agile Methodologies, Infrastructure Architecture / Design, Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment, Automation & Orchestration, Project / Programme Management, Decision Making, Growth Mindset, Performance Management, Inclusive Leadership
Our leadership standards
Looking in :
• Leading inclusively and Safely – I inspire and build trust through self‑awareness, honesty and integrity.
• Owning outcomes – I take the right decisions that benefit the broader organisation.
Looking out :
• Delivering for the customer – I execute brilliantly on clear priorities that add value to our customers and the wider business.
• Commercially savvy – I demonstrate strong commercial focus, bringing an external perspective to decision‑making.
Looking to the future :
• Growth mindset – I experiment and identify opportunities for growth for both myself and the organisation.
• Building for the future – I build diverse future‑ready teams where all individuals can be at their best.
Additional information
A FEW POINTS TO NOTE : Although these roles are listed as full‑time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch. We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us. DON'T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT? Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway – you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.
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