Hayward Hawk is delighted to be working with one of Northern Irelands true success stories a leading engineering and manufacturing business with a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and growth. Theyre now seeking an experienced IT Operations & Security Manager to join the team on a 3-month fixed term contract, leading a talented group of IT professionals and ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of critical infrastructure across the business. The Role This is a hands-on management role where youll oversee IT operations, infrastructure, and cyber security across a busy multi-site environment. Youll lead the IT Service Desk and Infrastructure teams, drive continuous improvement, and ensure that IT systems are robust, secure, and aligned with business needs. Youll also play a key part in supporting the rollout of a new ERP system ensuring network, infrastructure, and support readiness throughout the project. What Youll Be Doing Lead and develop a small but high-performing IT team. Oversee IT infrastructure across servers, networks, cloud, and on-prem environments. Implement and maintain best-in-class security standards (ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials). Manage vendor relationships and ensure service levels are met. Support business continuity, backup, and disaster recovery strategies. Drive service improvement through ITIL-aligned processes and proactive monitoring. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure technology supports business objectives. What Were Looking For Strong experience managing IT infrastructure and operations. Proven background in cyber security and incident management. Strong leadership experience within IT Support or Infrastructure teams. Hands-on knowledge across O365, networking, Active Directory, and cloud technologies. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Certifications such as ITIL, CompTIA Security+, or Microsoft/AWS are desirable. Experience within a manufacturing environment would be an advantage. The Package £60,000 £70,000 (pro rata) Onsite role based in Ballymena Early finish every Friday Opportunity to make an immediate impact within a high-performing, supportive team. If youre a proactive IT leader with a strong blend of technical and people skills and youre ready to hit the ground running wed love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential chat about the role OR contact Aaron Pyper on. Skills: Cyber Essentials IT Management IT Manager ISO 27001