Head of IT Infrastructure - Central London

Jas Gujral; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Central London is seeking a Head of IT Infrastructure to manage their IT operations. The ideal candidate will have between 7 to 10 years of hands-on experience, specifically in 1st to 3rd line support and project management. Responsibilities include planning and delivering hardware and software upgrades, working closely with senior management, and leading a small team. The salary for this position ranges from £70K to £90K, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of hands-on expertise in IT Infrastructure.
• Experience running 1st to 3rd line support.
• Familiarity with project management.
• Experience in the banking sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Run the IT Infrastructure at the bank.
• Project planning and delivering upgrades.
• Collaborate with senior management.

Skills

Active Directory and SCCM server management

Disaster Recovery

Swift Messaging

Windows Server

EMC SAN

Effective communication

Job description

Head of IT Infrastructure - City

Our Client is looking to recruit a Head of IT Infrastructure with at least 7 to 10 years solid hands‑on expertise to run the IT Infrastructure at this City based bank.

Must be someone has been through the cycle from 1st to 3rd line support and subsequently moved in to project management or Head of IT Infrastructure.

You will be involved with project planning and delivering upgrades to hardware and software and decisions with senior management.

You must therefore be able work at all levels and understand the full project life‑cycle.

Must have experience of the following as a minimum:

• Active Directory and SCCM server management.
• Disaster Recovery
• Swift Messaging
• Windows Server
• EMC SAN
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

You will be working in a small team.

Any experience from the banking World would be handy.

The role will be based in the Central of London.

The salary for this position will be in the range £70K - £90K plus benefits.

Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.