IT Infra Lead

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Location: India (Remote)
Reporting to: UK Headquarters
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience Required: 10-18 years
Industry: Life Sciences Technology

About the Role

We are a rapidly expanding UK-based technology firm developing a cutting-edge regulatory compliance platform for the life sciences sector. As we grow internationally, we seek a proactive and strategic IT Infrastructure Lead to take ownership of and enhance our technology infrastructure - covering endpoint management, cloud systems, security, and compliance. This role demands high responsibility and is ideal for someone who excels in a lean, trust-driven environment.

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the IT infrastructure, covering cloud environments, endpoint management, networking, and SaaS platforms for operations in India and the UK.
• Set up, administer, and support Windows and macOS systems, including device lifecycle management, provisioning, patching, and remote assistance across various locations.
• Manage Mobile Device Management (MDM) platforms such as Microsoft Intune and Jamf to enforce policies, handle remote provisioning, and ensure device compliance.
• Oversee the Microsoft 365 suite - Entra ID, Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams - including responsibilities for identity governance, Conditional Access, and Privileged Identity Management (PIM).
• Develop and implement a Zero Trust security model incorporating MFA, SSO, endpoint security, and access control policies.
• Supervise and evaluate security posture using tools like Microsoft Defender Suite, Sentinel (SIEM), and vulnerability management solutions.
• Lead incident response, security monitoring, and IT risk management processes aligned with ISO 27001, SOC 2, and GDPR standards.
• Manage network infrastructure components such as SD-WAN, VPN, DNS, DHCP, and firewall configurations (Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet).
• Administer and optimize essential SaaS platforms related to HR, CRM, and productivity, including managing integrations and vendor relationships.
• Work closely with DevOps and engineering teams on CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and IT automation initiatives.
• Drive automation efforts using PowerShell, Python, or Microsoft Power Platform to reduce manual tasks and enhance system reliability.
• Handle IT budgeting, vendor contracts, procurement, and asset management.
• Maintain IT policies, documentation, and audit readiness to comply with life sciences regulatory standards.

Core Skills & Technologies

• Endpoints & Devices: Windows, macOS, Intune, Jamf, device lifecycle management, remote provisioning.
• Cloud & Identity: Azure, Entra ID, Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, SharePoint, Conditional Access, PIM.
• Security: Microsoft Defender Suite, Sentinel, Zero Trust architecture, endpoint protection, incident response.
• Networking: SD-WAN, VPN, DNS, DHCP, firewalls from Cisco, Palo Alto, or Fortinet.
• Compliance: ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR - audit preparedness and policy documentation.
• Automation: PowerShell, Python, Power Platform, understanding of CI/CD, collaboration with DevOps teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Copilot and Microsoft 365 AI productivity tools.
• Familiarity with Azure Virtual Desktop or Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solutions.
• Knowledge of IT Service Management platforms such as ServiceNow or Jira.
• Background working in SaaS product companies or startup environments.
• Understanding of GxP and life sciences IT compliance requirements.

Certifications We Value

AZ-104 AZ-500 MS-102 SC-300 CompTIA Security+ ISO 27001 Lead Implementer

What We Expect From You

• A proactive individual who can operate independently with minimal supervision within a lean, international team.
• Excellent communication skills, comfortable collaborating across time zones with UK-based colleagues and stakeholders.
• Ability to handle daily IT operational challenges hands-on while also contributing strategically to the infrastructure roadmap.
• A strong sense of ownership, treating the company's systems with personal responsibility and care.

Essential Skills

Microsoft 365

Microsoft SharePoint

Entra ID

Desirable Skills

IT Manager

IT Infrastructure Lead

IT Head