IT Manager | Bath (Hybrid once a week) | £65,000 – £75,000
A growing, engineering-led technology company is looking for an experienced IT Manager to take ownership of its internal IT and cloud environment. This is a highly technical environment where modern cloud infrastructure, security, and collaboration with development teams are central to success.
This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys working across Microsoft 365, Azure infrastructure, and security-focused environments, ensuring systems are reliable, secure, and optimised. You’ll play a key role in maintaining a high-performance, security-conscious IT estate that supports both business operations and a fast-paced development function.
What You’ll Do
* Own and manage the organisation’s Microsoft 365 environment including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive
* Administer and optimise Microsoft Azure infrastructure including virtual networks, VMs, storage, and identity services
* Strengthen and maintain cloud and endpoint security, aligning systems with best practices and standards such as Cyber Essentials
* Manage identity and access across Active Directory and Entra ID (Azure AD), including user provisioning, policies, and access controls
* Collaborate closely with software engineering teams to ensure infrastructure supports development and DevOps practices
Additional Responsibilities
* Administer VMware environments including ESXi, vCenter, and virtual machines
* Support infrastructure patching, upgrades, and disaster recovery planning
* Work alongside an outsourced provider on network management (routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, IPv4/IPv6)
* Contribute to improving overall IT security posture, resilience, and operational maturity
What You’ll Bring
* Strong hands-on experience administering Microsoft 365 (O365) in a business environment
* Proven experience working with Microsoft Azure, including secure configuration of cloud resourcesli>
* Solid understanding of Azure security, identity management, and access control
* Experience supporting or working within environments aligned to Cyber Essentials or similar security frameworks
* Good knowledge of Active Directory / Entra ID and hybrid identity setups
* Experience with Intune or other endpoint/device management tools
* Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
* Clear communication skills and a proactive, improvement-focused mindset
Nice to Have
* PowerShell or other scripting experience
* VMware administration experience
* Relevant Microsoft or security certifications
* Experience supporting Apple Mac devices in a corporate environment
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