Head of Infrastructure / Inf Sec – Linux AWS

Company: Quant Capital
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will lead the infrastructure and information security strategy for a fast‑growing, technology-driven investment firm. You will own end‑to‑end AWS‑based infrastructure, security governance, and day‑to‑day IT operations to support a rapidly expanding user base. You’ll shape policy, drive scalable platforms, and balance stakeholder needs to deliver secure, reliable systems. This position offers high autonomy and a direct impact on how the business scales its technology and security posture.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee end‑to‑end infrastructure and information security across AWS, Linux, and the mobile platform
  • Develop and implement infrastructure policies, processes, and documentation
  • Lead the infrastructure team, manage security controls and threat mitigation
  • Engage with stakeholders to balance competing needs and drive strategic security initiatives
  • Ensure reliability, scalability, and security of EC2-based environments
  • Represent security posture in technical reviews and executive presentations

Key requirements

  • Min 7 years of experience
  • AWS expertise with lead experience
  • CISSP/CISM/CISA or equivalent experience (preferred)
  • Policy experience
  • Linux proficiency
  • Understanding of firewalls and networking
  • Experience with EC2 (preferred)
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills
  • presentation skills
  • communication skills
  • stakeholder management
  • AWS
  • Linux
  • Networking

Posted: September 16th, 2026