Senior IT Infrastructure Leader | Strategic & Resilience-Focus
Location: London (Hybrid)
Type: Permanent
Sector: Regulated Industry (Multi-Client Environment)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Are you ready to take the reins of enterprise infrastructure in a complex, multi-entity environment? This is a rare opportunity to lead from the front—driving innovation, resilience, and client satisfaction in a regulated sector where technology underpins every business decision.
This leadership role centres around shaping and executing infrastructure strategy across a diverse technology estate. You’ll be the go-to expert for high-level technical escalations, ensuring systems are secure, scalable, and aligned to business needs. From disaster recovery planning to capacity management, your influence will span both operational delivery and strategic foresight.
You’ll also act as a trusted deputy to senior leadership, stepping in when needed and collaborating across internal teams and external partners to maintain service excellence.
What makes this role stand out?
* Strategic Ownership: Define and deliver infrastructure roadmaps that support growth and resilience.
* Client-Facing Impact: Build trusted relationships with stakeholders, ensuring service levels are met and exceeded.
* Leadership Influence: Develop and mentor a skilled technical team, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.
* Security & Continuity: Champion robust cybersecurity practices and ensure readiness for disruption through tested recovery frameworks.
* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, vendors, and internal teams to deliver seamless infrastructure solutions.
This is a high-trust, high-impact role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, regulated environment and wants to shape the future of enterprise IT.
Core Responsibilities:
* Architect and deliver infrastructure strategies that support business agility and long-term growth.
* Evaluate emerging technologies and d
* Drive adoption where they enhance performance and security.
* Lead and develop a high-performing technical team, ensuring continuous improvement and capability uplift.
* Manage relationships with clients and vendors, ensuring alignment with service expectations and governance standards.
* Oversee infrastructure-related projects, ensuring timely delivery and technical integrity.
* Maintain and evolve disaster recovery and business continuity frameworks.
* Ensure compliance with regulatory and security standards across all infrastructure domains.
Essential Experience & Skills:
* Proven expertise in enterprise infrastructure (cloud, networks, virtualisation, storage).
* Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and threat mitigation.
* Experience designing and maintaining resilient systems with high availability.
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Background in regulated industries (e.g., financial services, insurance, healthcare).
* Strategic mindset with hands-on technical credibility.
Next Steps
If you're a senior infrastructure leader with deep technical expertise and a passion for client service, resilience, and strategic delivery—this role could be for you. If you have the above and are looking for a lead transformation role which blends technical depth and business influence then apply now!!!