Lead and Innovate in a Hands-On IT Infrastructure Role!
My client is seeking an IT Infrastructure Manager to take a hands-on leadership role in managing and optimising the IT backbone of a growing, dynamic organisation. With a competitive salary of £45k–£55k, this position involves overseeing IT operations for over 300 users across the UK.
Why This Role?
* Hands-On Leadership: Be a leader who actively contributes to technical tasks while managing a team of 3rd Line Engineers and Helpdesk staff.
* Strategic Responsibilities: Oversee budgets, vendor relationships, and resource allocation to maximise IT performance and cost-effectiveness.
* Innovative Projects: Take the lead on large-scale infrastructure initiatives, including deployments, upgrades, and migrations, while ensuring smooth daily operations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Managing IT infrastructure, including server hardware, software, networks, and security systems.
* Budget management, ensuring effective allocation of resources and tracking expenditures.
* Building and maintaining strong vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring SLA compliance.
* Delivering resilient WAN infrastructure and implementing robust security measures to ensure compliance and reliability.
* Developing disaster recovery plans, conducting regular system tests, and mitigating technology risks.
* Actively resolving technical issues and maintaining high service standards to ensure user satisfaction.
* Collaborating with various teams to deliver IT solutions aligned with business objectives.
Ideal Candidate:
* Expertise in networking (ideally CCNA level), server infrastructure, and cloud platforms like Azure or AWS.
* Proficiency in Microsoft technologies (Office 365, Exchange, Intune) and virtualisation tools (Hyper-V, VMware).
* Strong leadership and problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach to technical tasks.
* Experience in budget management, resource planning, and vendor negotiation.
* Familiarity with IT security frameworks (ISO 27001, GDPR) and tools like Veeam, SolarWinds, and ServiceNow.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Manufacturing
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