Deputy Director – Infrastructure and Networks

Scottish Development International

Strategic digital leader overseeing technology infrastructure and services for the Scottish Government. Leading a large team to ensure effective delivery in public services across Scotland.

Posted 7/6/2026full-time🇬🇧 United KingdomLead💰 £97,819 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading large-scale IT infrastructure management, strategic alignment of technology with business goals, and effective vendor and contract management. Proven ability to deliver complex IT projects while ensuring compliance, security, and optimization of resources.

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Strategic LeadershipLarge-Scale Infrastructure ManagementProject DeliveryBudget and Financial ManagementVendor and Contract Management

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Hard Skills

IT Infrastructure ManagementProject ManagementDisaster Recovery PlanningCybersecurity PrinciplesData ManagementITIL Framework

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipCommunicationStrategic Thinking

Industry Keywords

Scottish GovernmentOperational DeliveryTechnology InfrastructureNetwork OptimizationSupplier Value Maximization

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityITSM

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead operational delivery of technology infrastructure, platforms and services for Scottish Government
Manage a team of 100+ DDaT professionals within various functional areas
Ensure optimisation and transformation of networks / infrastructure, desktop and mobile capabilities
Develop and implement strategies balancing flexibility, security, compliance and organisational needs
Maximize supplier value through adoption of innovations and utilisation of value-added services

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrate strong, strategic leadership of large-scale IT infrastructure and technical operations
Proven leadership: A history of leading teams and managing technical operations or infrastructure projects
Large-scale infrastructure management: Direct experience managing the infrastructure for a large organisation, including upgrades, migrations, and disaster recovery plans
Project delivery: A track record of successfully managing and delivering complex IT projects
Budget and financial management: Experience managing significant budgets and allocating resources to meet business objectives
Strategic alignment: Experience in aligning IT infrastructure strategy with broader business goals
Reporting to leadership: The ability to present performance reports, risks, and system health to senior leadership
Vendor and contract management: Experience in negotiating with and managing vendors to ensure services and hardware are provided effectively
Cybersecurity principles, data management, and IT service management frameworks like ITIL is also valued

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working options depending on the needs of the role
Supportive and inclusive working environment
Wide range of employee benefits