MCS Group is looking for a hands-on Network and Systems Manager for a 3 month fixed term contract! You will take on a hands-on technical management position on a cross functional team, working to ensure the reliability, security, and performance of critical IT systems. This is a key role, involving overseeing IT Support, infrastructure, and cybersecurity operations while helping to drive forward strategic technology initiatives The Role The Network and Systems Manager will: Work across the NOC and the Service Desk, assisting the client with an InTune implementation, setting up their WiFI, and upgrading their firewall infrastructure. Oversee the design, stability, and performance of the IT infrastructure - including servers, networks, cloud, and on-premise environments. Drive robust security management, maintaining compliance with ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, and GDPR. You will work with a Security focus, ensuring systems and the network are correctly and securely rolled out. This role is ideal for a solid, hands-on technical systems/network manager. You will additionally create a plan to mitigate network risk and to secure the network. The client work with Microsoft products across the business, so you should be confident working with the MS stack. The Person / Requirements A degree (or equivalent experience) in IT, Computer Science, or a related discipline. Proven experience in IT Service Desk Management, Infrastructure Operations, and Cybersecurity. 5 years' experience leading and developing high-performing IT teams. Solid experience with incident response, root cause analysis, and ITIL-based processes. Strong understanding of security frameworks (ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials) and data protection (GDPR). Salary: £60k - £70k per annum (pro rata) Location: On-site in Ballymena. Contract: 3-month fixed term. Hours: 8.15am - 5pm Monday to Thursday, 8am - 1pm Friday. This post also requires some flexibility for maintenance or critical incident response. To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Jill Johnston, Head of IT Contracts, at MCS Group Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request. Not all agencies are the same MCS Group are passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers and have an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google. Skills: IT Manager IT Security Manager IT Systems Manager IT Operations Manager