Working With UsThe founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the page. Main Areas of ResponsibilityYour role will include:Managing a mixed environment of Cisco and Aruba infrastructureImproving infrastructure services by working closely with the project delivery team to deliver a £26m IT refresh across our academiesBuilding and maintaining strong relationships with departments and academies to ensure that the long-term strategic planning and delivery of core infrastructure services align with business requirementsA full list of duties and responsibilities can be found in the Job Pack. What We are Looking ForWe would like to hear from you if you have:A relevant Cisco or Aruba qualificationA minimum of three years' experience in a similar roleA proven track record in working to strict timescales and of working with staff at all levelsExperience of working in an on-site IT based Customer Service positionExtensive experience of deploying and maintaining Cisco Catalyst and Aruba CX switching and wirelessExperience of working with Aruba Central and centralised management of network infrastructureExperience of hybrid environments (Microsoft Office 365/Azure)Experience of managing Microsoft desktop and server products (Windows 10,11/ Windows Server 2022)Experience of Microsoft DHCP and NPSDetailed knowledge of different cyber technologies across infrastructure protection, application security and information protectionFor a full person specification, please download the Job Pack. Applying for this PositionIf you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation.Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date.When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application. A reminder to check your junk mail for our email communications and add us to your safe senders list to ensure all future email communication is received.