Are you an experienced IT Systems Manager looking to take ownership of business-critical IT infrastructure and systems? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where reliability, security, and performance are essential? If so, this could be an excellent opportunity.
Impact Recruitment are working with a well-established and expanding business to recruit an IT Systems Manager to be based at their Head Office in Irthlingborough. This is a key role responsible for managing IT systems across multiple sites and supporting both office-based teams and remote staff.
Location: Irthlingborough
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 08:30 - 17:30 // Friday: 08:00 - 17:00
Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 (DOE)
Contract: Permanent
Key Responsibilities:
Manage physical and cloud-based servers
Oversee internal networks and IT security
Administer firewalls, WiFi infrastructure, and managed switches
Manage phone, mobile, and printer contracts and services
Support multiple sites and remote users
Ensure systems availability, resilience, and performance
Respond effectively to IT issues in a time-sensitive environment
Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand business needs
Support continuous improvement initiatives
Occasional travel to other business sites as requiredTechnical Knowledge Required:
Hardware & Infrastructure
HP servers, laptops, PCs, and managed switches
Active Directory and Hyper-V
WatchGuard / DrayTek firewalls
Ubiquiti WiFi
Printers and mobile devicesSoftware & Systems
Windows Server and Client operating systems
DHCP, DNS, and Group Policy
MS SQL
Microsoft 365 Admin Suite
MS Intune
Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, Zoom
CloudflareThe Ideal Candidate:
Proven experience in an IT Systems Manager or similar senior IT role
Strong technical and infrastructure knowledge
Excellent problem-solving and diagnostic skills
Clear and professional communication style
Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-moving environmentBenefits:
25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with Christmas shutdown)
Company sick pay
Health cash plan
Employee Assistance Programme
Life assurance
Workplace pension scheme
Eye care scheme
Free on-site parkingIf this role sounds of interest, please apply with an up-to-date CV.
Impact Recruitment is an employment agency working on behalf of our client