IT Technical Lead
* Fareham, England
* Permanent
Are you a seasoned IT professional ready to take the lead on shaping robust, scalable, and secure technical solutions? We're looking for an IT Technical Lead to drive architectural consistency, technical excellence, and delivery best practices across our IT function.
About the Role
As our IT Technical Lead, you'll be at the heart of our technology ecosystem-bridging infrastructure, application development, service delivery, and cybersecurity. You'll play a pivotal role in guiding the design and implementation of end-to-end solutions, acting as a senior technical authority and trusted advisor to both IT and business teams.
This role is hands-on when it needs to be, offering a unique blend of strategic influence and technical depth. From resolving complex incidents to shaping future-ready architectures, your contribution will be key to our IT evolution.
Key Responsibilities
* Technical Leadership: Collaborate across IT teams to design maintainable, secure, and scalable solutions. Review and validate architectures for alignment with enterprise standards.
* Solution Assurance: Champion high-quality delivery by promoting best practices, code reviews, and documentation standards.
* Technical Escalation: Act as the go-to escalation point for critical issues, offering hands-on support and troubleshooting expertise.
* Project Support: Contribute to project feasibility and planning, translating business needs into technical solutions.
* Cybersecurity & Compliance: Lead the development of robust security practices and ensure alignment with regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001).
* Continuous Improvement: Drive system enhancements, automation opportunities, and cross-team knowledge sharing.
* Mentorship: Uplift the technical capabilities of teams through coaching, collaboration, and support.
What You'll Bring
* Proven experience in a senior technical role across infrastructure, development, or architecture.
* Deep knowledge of systems architecture including APIs, databases, and cloud platforms (preferably Azure).
* Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and modern workplace technologies.
* Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and system integrations.
* Scripting/automation skills (e.g., PowerShell, Python) and experience with version control (e.g., Git).
* Solid understanding of cybersecurity and data protection standards.
* Excellent communication and influencing skills-able to bridge technical and non-technical audiences.
* Strategic mindset with a practical, hands-on approach.