Technical Platform Director

Technical Platform Director

Come and be a part of The Investigo Group (TIG), a dynamic coalition of cutting-edge tech firms specialising in Platform, Software, Data, AI and other bleeding-edge technology solutions. Our innovative prowess spans the globe while proudly hailing from the United Kingdom.

The group is multi-functional with a large portfolio of B2B products and services. Our ecosystem is made up of :

IIS, Providing secure internet access in both the public and private sectors. Its mission? To deliver world-class secure internet capabilities enhancing productivity across diverse skillsets and organisations.

Vestigio Consulting is our training and consultancy company, tailored around specialist sector-specific knowledge, and provides regular courses and CPD for our community. The Consultancy side concentrates on expert support of our customers as well as specifically assigned individual deployments.

Collaboraite is a bleeding-edge company that provides our Data and AI capability. A collaborative partner for designing user-centred secure data solutions to overcome operational hurdles, delivered through design thinking and agile coaching.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are at the heart of The Investigo Group (TIG). We're dedicated to creating a workplace where people from all backgrounds are not only welcome but empowered to excel. We actively seek diverse talent, promote fairness, and foster an inclusive environment where every voice matters, driving innovation and progress in our dynamic tech community.

The group provides bespoke, secure, user-centric products fuelled by deep technical knowledge advanced data and analytical skills.

We proudly stand as a global leader in this space, partnering with esteemed entities that require these advanced forward-thinking capabilities. These partnerships have been forged from our understanding of customer challenges, as well as our expertise in developing world-leading enterprise product sets.

Join us at TIG, where innovation knows no bounds, and together, we'll shape the future of technology solutions for a safer, more efficient world.

You're an established infrastructure leader with deep expertise across Linux, Wintel, virtualisation, and containerisation. You can balance hands-on technical knowledge with strategic vision, and you know how to get the best out of diverse, high-performing teams.

You'll thrive here if you are :

• Experienced in managing direct reports and building strong technical leadership capability.
• Comfortable guiding both Linux and Windows environments in secure, complex settings.
• Skilled in Cloud strategy, DevOps, and automation with tools like Terraform and Ansible.
• Confident communicating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Naturally collaborative, but also decisive and self-sufficient when needed.

You'll join our Technical Platform function, reporting directly to the CTO. The team spans Cloud, Wintel, Platform, and Technical Product Ownership and you'll directly lead a team of 5. Key projects ahead include on-premise cloud transformation, European expansion, and new data centre build-outs. You'll work closely with our engineering, security, and operations teams, ensuring alignment across functions and delivering at pace.

We're looking for an experienced and strategic Technical Platform Director to lead our Cloud and Wintel teams and shape the future of our private cloud infrastructure. Reporting directly to the CTO, you'll manage 5 direct reports and act as the central escalation point across Cloud, Platform, and Technical Product Ownership, freeing up the CTO to focus on wider strategy.

This is a senior leadership role with genuine impact : you'll set direction, guide teams, and ensure our infrastructure is secure, scalable, and ready for the next stage of our growth, both in the UK and internationally.

Key Responsibilities :

Leadership & People Manage and develop 5 direct reports, set clear objectives, and foster a culture of accountability, learning, and innovation.

Cloud Infrastructure Architect, implement, and optimise our secure private cloud, ensuring high standards of performance, security, and scalability.

Linux & Wintel Management Oversee stability, performance, and security across both Linux and Windows systems.

Virtualisation & Containerisation Drive adoption of KVM, Kubernetes, and OKD with a container-first approach.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement Act as the escalation point across technical teams, ensuring priorities align with business objectives.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement Bring in new ideas and emerging tech to keep our platform secure, scalable, and cost-efficient.

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