Infrastructure Manager

Infrastructure Manager. Trading firm. £130,000 +Discretionary Bonus and Benefits. Hybrid 3 Days a week in Central London office. My client is a top tier trading firm based in central London They are looking for a Senior Infrastructure Manager/ Head of Infrastructure to come in board on a permanent basis. The role is paying a £125,000 - £130,000 base + Discretionary bonus and a generous benefits package. Job Description: Department The department manages and maintains the company's technological infrastructure, ensuring seamless integration between on-premise and cloud systems, specifically Microsoft Azure. The department collaborates closely with various business units to support trading activities, enhance operational efficiency, and drive innovation. Their infrastructure architecture comprises active/active data centres, working as a single logical data centre seamlessly running services between them, complemented with active services with built-in resilience over two Azure regions. They continuously seek opportunities to enhance their capabilities, resilience, and performance with state-of-the-art tooling, Infrastructure as Code (IAC), and automation. Position Purpose My client is seeking a talented Senior Infrastructure Manager/ Head of Infrastructure to oversee the design, implementation, and management of the company's IT infrastructure. This role is crucial for ensuring the reliability, security, and scalability of systems that support the company's trading operations. You will lead a team of IT engineers to drive and deliver their modern infrastructure, coordinate projects, and develop strategies to optimise the infrastructure in line with business goals. The successful candidate must be curious, willing to learn new skills, keep pace with technology trends, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and be accustomed to a robust and hands-on engineering culture to help us evolve the services we offer. Key Accountabilities Provide technical leadership and guidance to the IT teamDesign, implement, and manage the organisation's IT infrastructure, including on-premise and cloud systemsMonitor the functionality of IT systems to ensure smooth operation and quick resolution of issuesDevelop strategies and plans for the implementation of IT solutions that support the businessCoordinate and direct resources to ensure system performance and availabilityCollaborate with IT teams to ensure the infrastructure architecture meets the quality and security demandsThey work closely with the Data, Quant and Analyst teams to meet organisational objectives and optimise service deliveryEnsure compliance with industry regulations and standardsDevelop contingency plans and risk management processes to ensure business continuityManage budget and contracts related to IT systems and vendors Experience Required Substantial experience in an IT infrastructure or platform operations management position, preferably in the finance sectorProven experience developing and supporting a hybrid on-premise and cloud architecture, preferably Microsoft AzureSkilled with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code tools and conceptsTechnical requirements Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Azure and its integration with on-premise systemsProficiency in network infrastructure, including Cisco technologiesExperience with virtualisation technologies, storage platforms and cloud computingStrong knowledge of IT security practices and toolsProven experience of Infrastructure as code and configuration as code tools and concepts Experience, knowledge and understanding of the following is a major advantage: Windows Server and Linux UbuntuMicrosoft AzureVMwarePure StorageCohesityCisco networkingBrocadeEntra IDCitrixKubernetesTerraformAnsibleZscaler Person specification Excellent leadership and team management skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesEffective communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneouslyStrategic thinking and ability to align IT infrastructure with business goalsCommitment to continuous learning and staying updated with emerging technologies If you are interested, and to learn more, please send a CV for immediate consideration,