Senior Infrastructure Engineering Lead

End DateSaturday 30 August 2025

We support flexible working – click here for more information on flexible working optionsFlexible Working OptionsFlexibility in when hours are worked, Hybrid Working, Reduced Hours

Job Description SummaryJob DescriptionSALARY:

£90,440- 117,000 paLOCATIONS:

Edinburgh, Manchester, or LeedsHOURS:

Full-time – 35 hours per weekWORKING PATTERN:

Hybrid – around 40% (or two days) in one of our office locationsABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITYAre you a seasoned infrastructure engineer ready to take the next step into a strategic leadership role? We’re looking for multiple

Infrastructure Engineering Leads

to join our Chief Security Office and drive the evolution of secure, scalable, and automated cloud infrastructure across our hybrid and multi-cloud environments.Join us to shape the future of cloud security engineering while fostering a culture of innovation, automation, and continuous improvement.WHAT YOU''LL DOProvide

technical leadership

to a team of engineers and strategic oversight for secure infrastructure across our security engineering labs and products.Shape and lead the infrastructure and security strategy and the technical roadmaps across the teams.Lead the

design and implementation of scalable, secure, and compliant cloud and third-party solutions , collaborating across engineering, security, and business teams.Champion

DevSecOps practices , CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native tooling to enhance posture and reduce friction.Ensure operational coverage, whilst driving automation and innovation using modern engineering practices such as Infrastructure as Code and Policy as Code, maintaining platform security posture.Incorporate best practices in network security, web application protection, and zero trust architecture to strengthen defence-in-depth strategies.Design and deploy Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) and security controls to protect modern applications from threats and vulnerabilities.Guide the

integration of AI and analytics

into security operations, working with data scientists and AI engineers.Mentor and coach engineers, fostering a high-performing, inclusive, and growth-oriented team culture.WHAT YOU''LL NEEDWe’re looking for a

leader with a strong technical foundation

and proven experience in:Cloud Platforms and InfrastructureCloud Platforms:

Microsoft Azure and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)DevOps and IaC:

Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, GitContainer security:

Kubernetes (K8s)Security and ComplianceCloud and application security:

Cloud posture management tools (e.g., Azure Defender, GCP SCCE), WAFs (e.g., Azure WAF, Cloud Armor AWS WAF), and protection against OWASP Top 10 and emerging threats.Network and infrastructure security:

Network security principles (e.g., segmentation, monitoring, intrusion detection/prevention). Experience in Zero Trust architecture in cloud environments is desirable.Security Defence Centre Tools

and practices.Scripting and AutomationPython (preferred), PowerShell, Configuration as Code principles, and API integration (e.g., Microsoft Graph API).

Leadership and StrategyStrategic planning, innovation leadership, and delivery in infrastructure and cloud security.

Budget and resource management.Coaching, mentoring, and performance management.ABOUT WORKING WITH USWe’re proud to be building a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an environment where you can thrive—whoever you are!We’ve led initiatives like setting diversity goals for senior roles, launching a menopause health package, and supporting colleagues through our Working with Cancer programme.Our ambition is to be the leading UK business for diversity, equity, and inclusion, supporting our customers, colleagues, and communities. We’re committed to creating an environment in which everyone can thrive, learn, and develop.We offer reasonable workplace adjustments for colleagues with disabilities, including flexibility in office attendance, location, and working patterns. As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee interviews for a fair and proportionate number of applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role with a disability, long-term health, or neurodivergent condition through the Disability Confident Scheme.We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know what you need.WHAT YOU''LL GETIn addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits, including:Up to 15% employer pension contributionAnnual bonus (based on Group performance)Share schemes, including free sharesFlexible benefits to suit your lifestyle30 days’ holiday plus bank holidaysWellbeing support and generous parental leaveIf this sounds like the team for you, we’d love to hear from you!At Lloyds Banking Group, we''re driven by a purpose: to help Britain prosper. Our colleagues focus on making a difference to customers, businesses, and communities. Join us to shape the future of financial services and enjoy many opportunities to learn and grow.We keep your data safe. We’ll only ask for confidential or sensitive information when you’re invited for an interview or have accepted a verbal offer. We’ll explain what we need and why, from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person.We’re committed to a values-led culture and building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can make a ..... full job details .....