Interim Head of Infrastructure

Interim Head of Infrastructure London (Hybrid) 3-4 Month Contract up to £520 per day Inside IR35 Ashdown Group is seeking a technically strong Interim Head of Infrastructure to take ownership of global infrastructure operations and support a period of technology modernisation, consolidation and transformation within an international organisation. You will lead infrastructure operations across UK and US environments, ensuring the stability, security and performance of the existing technology estate while delivering practical technical improvements. This is a hands-on interim assignment, not a purely strategic leadership role. The successful contractor must be comfortable working at a technical level, assessing the existing environment, investigating complex infrastructure issues, shaping solutions and getting involved in implementation and troubleshooting where required. Key responsibilities: Take hands-on technical ownership of infrastructure across cloud, networking, servers, storage, identity and end-user technology. Cisco Meraki Assess the existing infrastructure estate, identify risks and resolve technical and operational issues. Provide technical direction and contribute to the configuration, optimisation and improvement of Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Active Directory/Entra ID, Intune, Nutanix and networking environments. Support infrastructure consolidation, cloud modernisation, migration and post-acquisition integration. Review and improve ..... full job details .....