IT Infrastructure Team Lead Preston £38,897 - £42,081 Up to 10% of annual salary offered for an outstanding candidate An IT infrastructure Team Lead is required for our education client based in Preston. This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role, responsible for the organisation's infrastructure environment. You'll lead the Infrastructure & Systems sub-team, manage two Infrastructure Engineers, and ensure the delivery of secure, resilient, and future-ready IT services. Key Responsibilities: Lead infrastructure projects, upgrades, and migrations Administer networks, servers, cloud platforms (Microsoft 365, Azure AD) Oversee endpoint management (Intune & JAMF) Maintain and optimise SQL Server environments Support cybersecurity, compliance, and disaster recovery planning Skills: Essential: Degree in IT or equivalent experience Strong technical knowledge across infrastructure, cloud, and endpoint management Proven leadership and IT Infrastructure project delivery experience Hans on Microsoft 365 and Azure AD Experience maintaining SQL Server environments Experience of cybersecurity monitoring and incident response Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Desirable: Industry certifications (e.g., Azure, SQL, Cisco, ITIL) Experience in education or public sector IT Strategic planning and systems integration knowledge