My client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Infrastructure Lead to join their team. They cover a number of sectors to include, Fintech, Energy, Health and Insurance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in networking, cloud infrastructure, and automation, with hands-on experience in Cisco Meraki, Palo Alto Networks (or Panorama), Infrastructure as Code (IAC) using Terraform, and Azure cloud services. As the Infrastructure Lead, you will oversee and manage the design, implementation, and maintenance of the organization's infrastructure, ensuring seamless operations, security, and scalability. You will work closely with internal teams to develop and optimize the infrastructure environment and lead infrastructure-related projects to support the company's growth and technology objectives. Key Responsibilities: Lead the planning, deployment, and management of infrastructure solutions in both on-premises and cloud environments. Manage and optimize networking components, including Cisco Meraki and Palo Alto Networks (or Panorama). Drive automation initiatives using Infrastructure as Code (IAC) principles, particularly with Terraform, to improve scalability, reliability, and operational efficiency. Implement and manage Azure-based infrastructure solutions, ensuring alignment with industry best practices. Ensure network security policies, firewalls, and VPNs are properly configured and maintained. Work with the security team to implement infrastructure security best practices and conduct regular security assessments. Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve infrastructure issues, ensuring minimal downtime and performance optimization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration between infrastructure and other areas (e.g., applications, DevOps, etc.). Lead and mentor a team of infrastructure engineers, providing guidance and technical leadership. Develop and document processes, configurations, and best practices for infrastructure management. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven experience in managing and configuring Cisco Meraki network devices, including firewalls, switches, and access points. Expertise with Palo Alto Networks firewalls or Panorama for centralized management and policy enforcement. Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IAC) using Terraform to automate the deployment and management of infrastructure. Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS offerings, and knowledge of Azure networking, storage, and compute services. Solid understanding of networking protocols, routing, VPNs, DNS, and other key network technologies. Familiarity with cloud security principles and best practices for securing cloud infrastructure. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve complex infrastructure issues. Ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Relevant certifications (e.g., Cisco CCNP, Palo Alto PCNSE, Microsoft Azure certifications, Terraform certifications) are a plus. This role is based on a hybrid working system with 2 days a week in the office and 3 days from home. Interview slots are now available. Multiple benefits including a bonus on top of the base salary offered. Apply now to be considered. ADZN1_UKTJ