IT Infrastructure Lead - Cloud, Security & Azure Expert

Wythenshawe Community Housing Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organisation in Manchester seeks an experienced IT Infrastructure Lead to enhance their IT services. The role requires managing on-premise and cloud solutions, mentoring the IT team, and leading on cyber security. Ideal candidates will have strong infrastructure knowledge, hands-on Azure/M365 experience, and excellent communication skills. This position offers enhanced leave options, health care benefits, and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

25 days Annual Leave rising to 30

Enhanced Pension scheme contributions

Health Care Plan

Subsidised Healthy Living benefits

Volunteering days in the local community

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of ICT infrastructure including networking, virtualisation, messaging and security.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure / M365 including design and deployment.
• Line management or mentoring experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and resilience of IT infrastructure.
• Act as product expert for Azure / M365 solutions.
• Manage ICT cyber security processes including incident response.
• Scope, plan and deliver ICT infrastructure projects.

Skills

ICT infrastructure knowledge

Microsoft Azure / M365 experience

Project planning and delivery skills

Communication skills

Disaster recovery knowledge

Education

Relevant certifications (Microsoft Azure, VMware, Citrix, CCNP, ITIL)

Job description

A community-focused organisation in Manchester seeks an experienced IT Infrastructure Lead to enhance their IT services. The role requires managing on-premise and cloud solutions, mentoring the IT team, and leading on cyber security. Ideal candidates will have strong infrastructure knowledge, hands-on Azure/M365 experience, and excellent communication skills. This position offers enhanced leave options, health care benefits, and a supportive work culture.