Head Of IT - Cyber security - network, security, cloud

Cyber Talent Limited; Lutterworth; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cyber security company in Lutterworth is seeking a Head Of IT to oversee internal systems and support a cloud-first transformation. The candidate should have over 10 years of IT experience, with significant managerial skills. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary, pension, and stock options, and promises a chance to progress within a cutting-edge environment.

Benefits

Excellent salary

Pension

Health insurance

Stock options

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• 10+ years IT industry experience, 5+ years in a managerial capacity.
• Proven ability to manage a technical support team of 5 to 10 people.
• Familiarity with ITIL framework and process-driven service delivery.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Internal Support Team, ensuring SLAs are met.
• Oversee IT infrastructure including servers, cloud services, and security systems.
• Plan and execute IT projects aligned with the Cloud First strategy.
• Ensure adherence to cybersecurity and information security best practices.

Skills

Microsoft Windows Server

Microsoft Azure

Network architecture

Communications skills

Leadership

Tools

Microsoft Intune

MS Defender

Virtualization platforms

Backup and recovery solutions

Job description

Head Of IT - Cyber security - Hybrid role - Amazing opportunity to take your career to the next level.

Excellent salary + Pension + Health + stock options + hybridworking- 2 days in the office per week.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Head of ITwhois looking for a new challenge supporting a cloud first transformation.

Do you have experience of being a Head Of IT or IT Manager ideally within a multi-site set-up and are looking for a career move working for a cutting edge cyber security company. Any international support experience an advantage.

About the role:-

The role ensures high performance and availability of internalsystems for all users, contributing to strategic IT decisions, and supporting a “Cloud First”transformation using Microsoft Azure. You will also be responsible for mentoring the Internal Support Team and ensuring service excellence.

Opportunities like this do not come up very often and this could really be a landmark moment in your career. You will be working for one of the most innovative software/services companies in the world, who will enable you to progress your career and learn new skills.

Responsibilities:-

Service Management:-

• Lead and manage the Internal Support Team, ensuring SLAs and business requirements are met.

• Deliver 1st to 3rd line support, including hands-on problem resolution.

• Oversee the rota-based support desk and out-of-hours coverage.

Infrastructure & Systems:-

• Manage all IT infrastructure including servers, cloud services (Azure), network, and security systems.

• Maintain and improve high availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans.

• Implement and manage corporate systems (e.g., email, backups, telephony).

  Strategic & Project Leadership

  • Plan and execute IT projects aligned with the Cloud First strategy.

  • Identify and eliminate technical debt; maintain budget control and efficiency.

  • Manage vendor/supplier relationships and negotiate contracts effectively.

    Compliance & Security:-

    • Ensure implementation and adherence to cybersecurity and information security best practices.

    • Participate in internal and external audits where needed.

    Facilities Management:-

    • Ensure upkeep and technical readiness of office environments.

    • Support facilities infrastructure related to IT operations.

  Experience required

• 10+ yearsIT industry experience,5+ yearsin a managerial capacity.

• Proven ability to manage a technical support team (5–10 people).

• You will ideally haveexpertise in thefollowing:-

oMicrosoft Windows Server and Desktop OS

oMicrosoft Azure, Intune, MS Defender

oNetwork architecture, VPN, Firewalls, RoutersoVirtualisation platforms

oBackup and recovery solutions

oLinux and macOS environments

• Familiarity with ITIL framework and process-driven service delivery.

• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

• Comfortable working across time zones and in a high-availability environment.

This is just a short over-view of this exciting role as a Head Of IT, so if you'd like a full breakdown of the responsibilities then click APPLY NOW and I will email you a more detailed job description.