IT Operational Platforms andamp; Security Lead Global Insurance | Cloud-First TransformationLondon (Hybrid - 3 days in office)£85,000-£95,000 + BenefitsLa Fosse is partnered with a leading global insurer to appoint an IT Operational Platforms andamp; Security Lead. A key leadership role driving infrastructure operations, cloud transformation, and cyber security excellence across a complex, global technology estate.The OpportunityYou''ll take ownership of the company''s infrastructure and security platforms, leading a small in-house team and managing an MSP to deliver a secure, resilient, and scalable IT environment.This is a hands-on leadership role; strategic enough to shape direction, but close enough to the technology to make a difference day-to-day.Key Responsibilities Lead and evolve infrastructure operations across Azure, Microsoft 365, and hybrid cloud environmentsDrive cloud migration, life cycle management, and reduction of technical debtEnhance and secure the global IT estate, including patching, IAM, endpoint protection, and monitoringOwn and optimise disaster recovery, business continuity, and compliance (ISO 27001, GDPR, FCA)Oversee third-party vendors to ensure performance, SLAs, and service delivery are metEmbed DevOps principles and automation to increase efficiency and reliability What You''ll Bring Proven experience in IT infrastructure operations and Microsoft AzureDeep technical expertise in Microsoft 365 (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, Intune)Strong backgro