Senior Infrastructure & Security Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the operational leadership of the firm’s infrastructure and security program.
• This role oversees all day-to-day aspects of IT infrastructure (networks, servers, cloud services, and core legal applications).
• The role contributes to IT planning and leads on execution in the infrastructure and security domains, aligning initiatives with the firm’s overall IT strategy.
• Lead the design and operation of the firm’s information security framework and controls.
• Maintain and enhance incident response and cybersecurity posture.
• Maintain compliance with data protection regulations and relevant standards.
• Manage contracts and SLAs, including oversight of MSP and SOC providers.
• Support IT strategy and roadmap development for infrastructure and security.
• Oversee disaster recovery and technical business continuity planning.Set objectives, manage performance, and support ongoing professional development.
• Support budgeting and financial oversight for infrastructure and security. Monitor spend and identify efficiencies and investment priorities.

Skills Required

• Infrastructure & Security management experience within a legal environment.
• Strong expertise in Enterprise Networking, Microsoft Azure Cloud Infrastructure, Identity & Device Management, Remote Access Solutions, Enterprise Security tools
• Hands‑on experience with technologies including Azure, Windows 11, O365, Entra ID, Autopilot, M365, Wi‑Fi, IDS/IPS, Endpoint, Defender, Firewalls, LAN/WAN and Intune.
• Strong understanding of security operations, risk management/assessments, incident response, best practices and gaining security accreditations – ISO27001 & Cyber Essentials+.
• Experience of legal applications – iManage, Aderant, Intapp, Workshare or InterAction
• Proven leadership and team management capability, including mentoring distributed teams.

This role offers hybrid working – 2 days WFH weekly.

#J-18808-Ljbffr…