Role: Contract IT Infrastructure Manager (OUTSIDE IR35) Length: 6 to 9 Month Contract Location: Hybrid in Reading (2 days onsite) Day Rate: £500 to £600 per day The Role Technify Talent is partnering with a leading technology business based in Reading to hire a Contract IT Infrastructure Manager on a 6 to 9 month initial contract (Outside IR35). This is a hands on leadership role, overseeing a small IT Team (3 Linux Systems Engineers and 1 Infrastructure Lead) while driving the business’s IT transformation journey. The business’s infrastructure is primarily on-premise, with plans to transition to the cloud to support, growth, improve scalability, and enhance operational scalability. Key Responsibilities * Infrastructure Management: Oversee daily IT operations, manage team of 4, ensure secure network and data systems * IT Transformation: Lead initiatives aligning IT with business goals, identify process improvements * Cybersecurity / ISO: Identify risks, lead ISO/IEC 27001/27002 compliance, conduct audits * Disaster Recovery: Develop, maintain, and test backup and recovery plans Required Skills * Proven experience as IT Manager / Head of IT or similar * Strong leadership with ability to drive change * Hands-on experience with Linux servers and physical infrastructure * Experience in O365 Administration and Windows Support * Familiarity with cloud technologies an...