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# IT Infrastructure Tech Lead

- **Company:** Reed
- **Location:** St Albans, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Data Governance, Information Leak Prevention, Domainkeys Identified Mail, Domain-Based Message Authentication Reporting and Conformance (DMARC), Identity and Access Management, Key Management, Network Security, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Servers, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Remote Access Technology, Azure Active Directory, Virtual Machines, Sender Policy Framework (SPF), Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
- **Published:** October 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/it-infrastructure-tech-lead/57476109

## About the Role

* Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
 * Microsoft Azure
 * Windows Server Administration
 * Active Directory
 * Microsoft 365 Administration
 * PowerShell Scripting
 * Azure DevOps
 * Cybersecurity and Identity Management
 * Network Security Technologies
 * ISO27001 environments
 * GDPR and data governance
 * Infrastructure automation

Desirable

 * Cyber Essentials Plus
 * Cloud Security Alliance Cloud Controls Matrix
 * SQL Server Administration
 * Experience working with outsourced IT providers
 * Banking, financial services, or highly regulated industry experience

## Description

We're seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Tech Lead to join a growing organisation based in St Albans. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a modern Microsoft-centric technology environment, working directly with the IT Director to drive infrastructure, security, compliance, and cloud initiatives.

Supporting approximately 30 users, you'll play a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing the company's IT infrastructure while ensuring security, governance, and operational excellence remain at the forefront of everything you do.

This position would suit a proactive infrastructure professional who enjoys combining hands-on technical delivery with strategic planning and continuous improvement., As the IT Infrastructure Tech Lead, you will:

 * Act as the primary liaison between the business, outsourced Managed Service Provider, and first-line support teams.
 * Administer and maintain the Microsoft 365 and Active Directory environments.
 * Manage and develop Azure cloud infrastructure, including:
 + Windows Server Virtual Machines
 + Microsoft SQL Server
 + Azure Application Gateway
 + Azure Key Vault
 + Managed Identities
 * Oversee network and security operations, including:
 + RBAC and Identity & Access Management (IAM)
 + VPN technologies
 + MFA and Conditional Access
 + DKIM, DMARC and SPF
 + Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
 + Group Policy administration
 * Ensure compliance with ISO27001 standards and support ongoing cybersecurity improvement initiatives.
 * Lead the organisation's journey towards Cyber Essentials Plus and Cloud Security Alliance compliance frameworks.
 * Fulfil the responsibilities of the GDPR Data Protection Officer.
 * Manage hardware procurement, refresh cycles, deployment, and lifecycle management.
 * Automate infrastructure deployment, monitoring, and security validation processes using PowerShell and Azure DevOps.
 * Maintain and continually improve technical documentation, policies, procedures, and knowledge bases.
 * Champion best practices around least privilege, security governance, and separation of duties across the organisation.