Senior IT, Security & Automation Specialist

Senior IT, Security & Automation Specialist
Location: London / Hybrid
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000

We're working with a boutique Corporate Finance firm looking for a hands-on IT, Security & Automation Specialist to take ownership of their technology environment.
This is a genuine one-person technology function with a huge amount of autonomy. You'll handle everything from onboarding new employees and managing devices to security, AI, databases, automation and building small applications.
It's a varied role for someone who enjoys figuring things out rather than working within a narrow job description.
What you'll do

• Own day-to-day IT and desktop support, including onboarding, devices and applications
• Manage Microsoft 365, SharePoint, access and permissions
• Support IT security within an FCA-regulated environment
• Develop and maintain security and AI policies
• Support the implementation and governance of tools such as Microsoft Copilot and Claude
• Work with databases, SQL and Airtable
• Build small applications, scripts, automations and proof-of-concepts
• Identify opportunities to use AI and technology to improve the business
• Troubleshoot problems and take ownership from start to finish

You'll have around 5-7+ years' experience across IT, infrastructure, systems, development, automation, DevOps or a similar technical environment.
We're looking for someone with a broad technical skillset rather than someone who ticks every box.
You'll ideally have experience with:

• Microsoft 365 / SharePoint
• IT infrastructure and desktop support
• Security and access management
• SQL / databases
• Scripting, coding or automation
• AI tools and emerging technology
• Mac environments

Airtable experience isn't essential - strong database experience is enough.
This role needs someone who is:

• Curious, hands-on and keen to learn
• Comfortable working independently
• A natural problem solver
• Confident dealing with senior stakeholders
• No ego and open-minded
• Security-conscious and commercially aware
• Comfortable switching between strategic projects and everyday IT issues
• Happy being the person who owns the technology end-to-end

This is much more than traditional IT support. You'll have the opportunity to build systems, develop applications, automate processes, implement AI and shape the firm's technology and security strategy.
You'll work closely with a small, entrepreneurial team, have direct access to decision-makers and very little bureaucracy.
If you like autonomy, variety and being the person who makes things happen, this won't be boring.