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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Head of Cyber, Platforms & IT - **Company:** Ea Technology - **Location:** Chester, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Software Applications, Software System Penetration Testing, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Engineering, DevOps, Reliability Engineering, Cloud Services, Software Vulnerability Management, Web Platforms, System Availability - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815038680-head-of-cyber-platforms--it ## About the Role * Significant experience leading platform engineering, cybersecurity or reliability teams in complex SaaS environments * Deep expertise in cloud-native architecture (Azure, AWS or equivalent) * Strong understanding of DevOps, SRE principles and SaaS production operations * Experience implementing secure-by-design frameworks and managing cybersecurity governance * Experience owning uptime, reliability and systemic operational performance * Strong leadership skills, with the ability to work across Engineering, Product and Operations * Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical risk and trade-offs clearly * Ability to lead calmly and effectively during high-pressure incidents, * Experience in utilities, energy or critical infrastructure sectors * Experience integrating acquired digital platforms * Familiarity with hybrid IT/OT security models * Experience with FinOps and cloud cost optimisation practices * Experience applying AI-assisted tooling in operational or security environments ## Description This role is hybrid, UK-based. About the role This is an exciting opportunity to lead the security, resilience and operational integrity of EA Technology's cloud platforms and live software applications. You will play a critical role in ensuring our SaaS platforms operate securely, reliably and at scale, supporting high availability in safety-critical environments. Responsibilities * Own end-to-end platform resilience, ensuring SaaS systems and cloud services meet availability, performance and recovery objectives * Define and enforce secure-by-design principles, including cybersecurity standards, cloud architecture guardrails and operational controls * Lead DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) maturity, embedding monitoring, observability, automated testing and structured incident response * Drive adoption of automation and AI-enabled tooling to improve anomaly detection, incident management, vulnerability management and operational efficiency * Provide technical oversight of production operations, ensuring alignment between platform standards and operational support teams * Lead cybersecurity governance, including audits, penetration testing, vulnerability management and risk frameworks * Support integration of acquired platforms, ensuring alignment with EA Technology's security and reliability standards * Establish and maintain platform standards that balance delivery speed with system integrity and resilience What we'll need from you * Significant experience leading platform engineering, cybersecurity or reliability teams in complex SaaS environments * Deep expertise in cloud-native architecture (Azure, AWS or equivalent) * Strong understanding of DevOps, SRE principles and SaaS production operations * Experience implementing secure-by-design frameworks and managing cybersecurity governance * Experience owning uptime, reliability and systemic operational performance * Strong leadership skills, with the ability to work across Engineering, Product and Operations * Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical risk and trade-offs clearly * Ability to lead calmly and effectively during high-pressure incidents Desirable * Experience in utilities, energy or critical infrastructure sectors * Experience integrating acquired digital platforms * Familiarity with hybrid IT/OT security models * Experience with FinOps and cloud cost optimisation practices * Experience applying AI-assisted tooling in operational or security environments What we can offer you * Competitive salary + company performance bonus * Career development opportunities: We offer genuine pathways for growth within our company * Work-life balance: With flexible working options, we support our employees in balancing their professional and personal lives * Holidays: 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays * Pension contributions of 8% from the employer (or cash equivalent) * Comprehensive benefits, including Group Life Insurance, Income Protection, and Critical Illness cover (or cash equivalents) * Private Medical Insurance (single cover or cash equivalent) * A truly collaborative and supportive work environment where amazing colleagues inspire each other every day! ## Related Videos - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Project Fugu: Extending the web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/832-project-fugu-extending-the-web) - [Leverage Cloud Computing Benefits with Serverless Multi-Cloud ML ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/78-leverage-cloud-computing-benefits-with-serverless-multi-cloud-ml) - [AI-Augmented DevOps with Platform Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1614-ai-augmented-devops-with-platform-engineering) - [#90DaysOfDevOps - The DevOps Learning Journey](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/548-90daysofdevops-the-devops-learning-journey) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [The Best X (Twitter) Accounts for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/294-the-best-x-twitter-accounts-for-developers)