Infrastructure Manager

Michael Page (UK); Slough; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Manager for an interim 6-month contract in Slough. The role focuses on managing IT infrastructure across multiple sites, ensuring system security and maximizing performance. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience with network systems and a relevant IT qualification. Competitive daily rates of £450-500 are offered, along with valuable experience in the transport and distribution sector.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Collaborative work environment

Experience in a small to medium-sized company

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience in managing IT infrastructure in a professional setting across 3 sites in the UK.
• Strong knowledge of network systems, servers, and storage technologies.
• Familiarity with backup solutions and disaster recovery planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain IT infrastructure, encompassing cloud environments and physical servers.
• Oversee system upgrades, patches, and regular maintenance schedules.
• Ensure the security and integrity of IT systems through monitoring.

Skills

Managing IT infrastructure

Network systems knowledge

Troubleshooting

Organisation and time management

Education

Relevant qualification in IT or related fields

Tools

Microsoft 365

Azure

AWS

VMware

Hyper-V

Job description

Overview

• Infrastructure Manager - 6 month contract
• £450-500 / day Inside IR35

About Our Client

This is an interim opportunity with a small - medium-sized company that operates in the transport and distribution sector. The organisation is known for its focus on efficiency and reliability, providing essential services to its clients.

Job Description

• Manage and maintain IT infrastructure, encompassing cloud environments (Azure, AWS), physical servers, storage systems, and network devices.
• Oversee system upgrades, patches, and regular maintenance schedules.
• Ensure the security and integrity of IT systems through monitoring and best practices.
• Manage enterprise-level tools and systems such as Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V).
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify and resolve technical issues.
• Implement and manage backup and disaster recovery solutions.
• Support the planning and execution of IT infrastructure projects.
• Monitor system performance and provide regular reports to stakeholders.
• Develop documentation for infrastructure processes and procedures.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Infrastructure Manager should have:

• Proven hands on experience in managing IT infrastructure in a professional setting across 3 sites UK wide
• Strong knowledge of network systems, servers, and storage technologies.
• Familiarity with backup solutions and disaster recovery planning.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues efficiently.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• A relevant qualification in IT or related fields.

What's on Offer

• Competitive daily rate between £450 and £500
• Opportunity to work in a small to medium sized company within the transport and distribution industry.
• Collaborative and focused work environment
• Interim role offering valuable experience in IT infrastructure management.