Infrastructure Manager - Manchester

Interface Recruitment UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment firm is seeking an experienced IT Manager in Manchester. The ideal candidate will lead a hybrid infrastructure team and manage cyber security activities. You'll need strong technical skills in Windows Server, VMware, and Azure, along with proven leadership in managing IT support staff. The role requires on-site presence three days a week.

Benefits

Great benefits

Parking provided

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in managing medium-sized infrastructure teams and IT support/analysis staff.
• Hands-on approach with strong technical skills in Windows Server, VMware and Azure.
• Understanding of cyber risk management and cyber security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of infrastructure support staff responsible for a hybrid on-premises/cloud based infrastructure.
• Manage day-to-day cyber risks and ensure compliance with cyber security requirements.
• Work with Windows Server, VMware and Azure environments.

Skills

Leadership

Windows Server

VMware

Azure

Cyber Security

Job description

Overview

This organisation are going through a sustained period of growth and are looking for a strong, hands on IT Manager to join a talented technology team. You’ll be a proven leader, with experience of managing medium sized infrastructure and a mixture of IT support / analysis staff. You will also be capable of managing a number of 3rd party suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of infrastructure support staff responsible for a hybrid on-premises / cloud based infrastructure.
• Provide hands-on leadership and support with project work and incident escalations.
• Manage day-to-day cyber risks and ensure the business operates in line with cyber security requirements, including cyber essentials.
• Coordinate with an outsourced SOC for formal defensive security while maintaining responsibility for day-to-day security activities.
• Work with solid Windows Server, VMware and Azure environments; beneficial familiarity with Network Security, Linux/Unix and SQL Server.
• Manage a number of 3rd party suppliers and relationships.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in managing medium-sized infrastructure teams and IT support/analysis staff.
• Hands-on approach with strong technical skills in Windows Server, VMware and Azure.
• Experience leading projects, handling escalations, and coordinating with external security partners.
• Understanding of cyber risk management and cyber security best practices; familiarity with cyber essentials.
• Peripheral experience in Network Security, Linux/Unix and SQL Server is beneficial.
• Location: on site in Manchester, with parking provided; requirement to be on site 3 days a week.

Salary in offer is between £60-70,000 plus great benefits.