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Simon Lam
Head of IT
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Founding Contractor · 2026
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Primary specialism
Infrastructure & Networking
Location / working location
London
Current availability
Available now
Confirmed 21 Aug 2026
Profile status
Active contractor profile
Professional profile
With more than 15 years of experience providing enterprise technology, infrastructure, cloud, and cybersecurity solutions, including a great deal of experience in regulated financial services, I am a strategic and commercial defender and leader. provider management, overseeing IT transformation, information management, modernization, cybersecurity governance, and technology strategy in line with corporate goals. strong technical and leadership skills in networking, SaaS/PaaS, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, Windows Server, and cybersecurity. knowledgeable about creating business continuity, disaster recovery, and resilient infrastructure plans while guaranteeing adherence to SOC 1, PRA, DORA, GDPR, and MiFID II regulations. demonstrated capacity to oversee technological change, control risk, enhance operational resilience, and optimise service delivery. capable of overseeing senior stakeholders, strategic vendors, MSPs, budgets, and underperforming service providers. transforms complicated technological requirements into workable, safe, and commercially viable solutions by combining strong technical knowledge with strategic leadership.
Core skills
Azure
Entra ID
Microsoft Defender
Microsoft 365 Stack. Cybersecurity
disaster recovery
business continuity
it budget
it strategies
compliance
regulations
asset management
networking
AV
vendor management
service provider
What I’m looking for next
Target roles: Head of IT · IT Manage · IT Operations Manager
I am seeking a senior IT leadership role focused on infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity and technology transformation. Ideally, I would lead strategic programmes covering infrastructure modernisation, cloud adoption, security, operational resilience and service improvement. I am particularly interested in financial services, fintech or other regulated environments where technology, security and resilience are business-critical. I enjoy working with senior stakeholders, technical teams and vendors to deliver practical, secure and commercially aligned technology solutions.
Contract preferences
Working preferenceRemote · Hybrid · On-site
Will workLondon
IR35 preferenceOutside IR35 · Inside IR35
Expected rate
£500–£700/day
Contract lengthAny contract length
IT experience17 years
Available from21 Aug 2026
Relevant work experience
IT leader with 15+ years’ experience across regulated financial services and professional services, leading infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, IT operations and technology transformation. Most recently IT & Vendor Manager at Salica Investments, responsible for IT strategy, infrastructure, security, governance, vendors and operational resilience. Key responsibilities include infrastructure modernisation, cybersecurity, Microsoft 365 and Azure environments, Intune/Entra ID, Windows Server, networking, cloud migration, business continuity and disaster recovery. Technologies include Microsoft Defender, SentinelOne, Mimecast, Darktrace, Cisco Umbrella, Meraki and Fortinet. Delivered programmes including IT infrastructure transformation, cloud/serverless migration, endpoint modernisation, security improvements, mail-flow migration across 140 domains, Azure Files migration planning for 15TB of data and quarterly disaster recovery testing. Improved service performance and reduced operational risk through infrastructure reviews, risk assessments, strengthened SLAs and replacement of an underperforming MSP. Developed IT, cybersecurity, data protection and BYOD policies aligned with PRA, DORA and GDPR requirements. Experienced working with executive stakeholders, vendors and MSPs to deliver secure, resilient and commercially aligned technology solutions.
Experience & credentials
Certifications, sector experience and security clearance are self-declared unless specifically marked as independently verified by IT Contractors UK.
Sector experience
Financial Services · Education
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