Technical Team Lead IT Infrastructure(3rd Line & Infrastructure Projects) / Bedford / £37,000 to £45,000 per annum + Benefits
Join one of the UKs fastest-growing Managed Service Providers and take your IT career to the next level! If youre a sharp-thinking problem solver who loves variety, teamwork, and delivering great work, this is the role for you.
What Youll Be Doing:
As the Technical Team Lead, you will hold a dual-focus position. You will act as the senior technical authority and project lead for our infrastructure environments while managing a small team of engineers. This is a hands-on role where you will design and implement a range of IT change projects for clients in your region. You and your team will develop and maintain relationships that our clients put trust in to deliver the solutions that their organisations need, while providing expertise-in-depth to the Service Team who escalate faults to you for resolution.
Key Responsibilities of the Technical Team Lead IT Infrastructure Role:
* Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of engineers. You will manage resource allocation, conduct 1-2-1s, and foster a culture of technical excellence.
* 3rd Line Escalation: Act as the final point of escalation for complex infrastructure issues involving Windows Server, Virtualisation, Networking, and Cloud
* Project Engineering: Lead the end-to-end delivery of infrastructure projects (e.g., server migrations, cloud transitions, security hardening, and site decommissions).
* Technical Account Management: Build strong relationships with internal or external clients ensuring their technical roadmap aligns with business goals and that infrastructure is \"fit for purpose.\"
* Continuous Improvement: Identify bottlenecks in current systems and propose/implement automated or modernized solutions
Experience & Qualifications:
* Minimum 35 years in a senior technical role, ideally within an MSP or a multi-site internal environment.
* Previous experience managing or leading a small technical team.
* Demonstrable experience delivering 3rd line IT projects on time and within budget.
* Must be able to commute to our Bedford office and travel to client sites as needed.
* Ideally holding recognisable vendor qualifications
* Infrastructure: Expert knowledge of Windows Server (2019 onward), Active Directory/GPO, and Entra/Microsoft 365/Exchange Online.
* Virtualisation: Advanced experience with VMware vSphere or Microsoft Hyper-V.
* Cloud: Proven experience in Azure or AWS (migrations, environment builds, and security).
* Networking: Strong understanding of wired networking, experience with firewalls (Sophos/Fortinet/Cisco), and VPNs.
* Wireless Networking: Experience with planning, deployment and surveying of wireless networks in commercial, education and/or healthcare settings with vendors like Meraki/Aruba/Ruckus
* Backup & DR: Management of enterprise-level backup solutions (Veeam, Redstor, etc.).
Whats in It for You?
* £37,000£45,000 based on experience
* 22 days annual leave
* A friendly, collaborative office culture
* Real variety every day is different
* Opportunities for professional development
* High-quality tools and an environment that values good engineering
* Avoid the city centre traffic!
* Be part of a team where your ideas and input genuinely matter
Why entrust IT?
Were an ambitious, growing MSP with a passion for doing IT right. Youll be part of a talented team that cares about quality, collaboration, and creating solutions that genuinely help our customers succeed.
This is the place for you if you want:
* Real influence
* Interesting technical challenges
* Supportive colleagues
* Space to grow your career
Ready to Join Us?
Apply Now for this exciting new Technical Team Lead IT Infrastructureposition for immediate consideration.
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