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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Platform Operations Manager - **Company:** EDFT - **Location:** London, UK - **Salary:** £65,443.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Cloud Computing Security, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Data Centers, Disaster Recovery, Linux Servers, Network Architecture, Routing, Network Service, Citrix Systems, Zero Trust Network Access, Software Deployment, User Environment Management, Software Vulnerability Management, Private Cloud Environment, Containerization, Kubernetes, Patch Management, Data Management, Software Version Control, Cisco - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5867222968 ## About the Role * Significant leadership experience managing enterprise infrastructure and operations teams within a complex, business-critical environment. * Demonstrable ownership of large-scale infrastructure estates spanning cloud, private cloud and traditional infrastructure technologies. * Experience supporting highly available trading, financial services or other mission-critical environments. * Proven track record delivering infrastructure modernisation, automation and operational transformation programmes. * Experience managing operational risk, resilience testing, incident management and disaster recovery activities. * Strong supplier-management experience including major technology vendors, cloud providers and outsourced service partners. Technical Requirements * Knowledge of Windows and Linux server platforms (both physical and virtual), including lifecycle, patching, hardening and operational support considerations. * Experience with enterprise storage, backup and recovery services, supporting resilience, data protection and disaster recovery objectives. * Strong network infrastructure capability, including Cisco technologies, secure connectivity, segmentation, routing, switching and monitoring. * Understanding of Entra ID and identity services, including authentication, access control and hybrid identity integration. * Advanced Azure knowledge, including hybrid integration with on-premise platforms, identity, networking, resilience and operational management. * Knowledge of Kubernetes and container platforms used to support scalable and automated application delivery. * Knowledge of Zscaler or equivalent cloud security platforms supporting secure connectivity, zero trust access and internet protection. * Good understanding of IT security controls and tooling across vulnerability management, access control, monitoring, endpoint protection and incident response. * Practical experience with Infrastructure as Code and configuration management, supporting automation, consistency, version control and controlled change. * Familiarity with Citrix and end-user computing platforms supporting secure access and resilient desktop services., * Proven ability to lead, develop and motivate technical teams, setting clear expectations while building capability, accountability and a strong service culture. * Sound judgement and structured problem-solving in complex operational environments. * Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Calm, disciplined prioritisation under pressure, particularly during incidents or competing delivery demands. * Business-aligned strategic thinking, connecting infrastructure choices to resilience, security, cost and service outcomes. * Continuous improvement mindset, with a practical interest in automation, standardisation and emerging technologies. ## Description Lead the Platform Operations function responsible for the reliable, secure and cost-effective operation of EDF Trading's core technology infrastructure. The role owns the operational lifecycle of compute, virtualisation, storage, backup, network services, operating systems, data centre infrastructure and core platform services. It is accountable for ensuring infrastructure services meet availability, performance, resilience and cybersecurity requirements while supporting the firm's engineering, trading, data and corporate technology platforms. The position drives automation, infrastructure-as-code adoption, operational simplification and technology lifecycle management, enabling Platform Engineering to provide stable foundations for application delivery, data platforms, AI workloads and business-critical services. Main Responsibilities * Lead the Platform Operations team responsible for compute, virtualisation, storage, backup, network services, operating systems, patch management and core infrastructure platforms. * Own operational performance, availability, capacity and resilience of infrastructure services across on-premise, co-located and cloud-hosted environments. * Establish infrastructure standards, operational procedures and engineering practices that promote automation, repeatability and operational excellence. * Drive adoption of Infrastructure-as-Code, configuration management and infrastructure automation, reducing manual effort and operational risk. * Manage infrastructure lifecycle, including hardware refresh, vendor supportability, patching and vulnerability remediation. * Ensure robust backup, recovery, disaster recovery and business continuity capabilities are designed, tested and maintained. * Own infrastructure operational readiness, monitoring, capacity management and service reporting. * Lead infrastructure-related major incidents, ensuring rapid recovery and implementation of long-term corrective actions. * Manage supplier relationships for infrastructure technologies, data centres, connectivity providers and managed service partners. * Establish cost transparency and optimisation initiatives across infrastructure services without compromising resilience or service quality. * Collaborate closely with the other IT teams to provide integrated platform services. * Build and develop a highly capable operational engineering function with a culture of ownership, automation and continuous improvement. * Develop and maintain resilience, disaster recovery and business continuity capabilities. * Manage third-party suppliers, contracts, licensing and the Platform Operations budget. * Build team capability through coaching, knowledge sharing, succession planning and continuous learning. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Understanding Kubernetes in a visual way](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100085-understanding-kubernetes-in-a-visual-way) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) - [We adopted DevOps and are Cloud-native, Now What?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/485-we-adopted-devops-and-are-cloud-native-now-what) ## 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) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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