IT Infrastructure Manager

Devonshire; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of business services in Ashton-under-Lyne is seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Manager to oversee the maintenance of all IT infrastructure services. The ideal candidate will possess professional IT qualifications, proven leadership experience, and expertise in Microsoft Cloud services. The role demands strong management skills and offers a salary range of £50,000 - £55,000 with a permanent contract. Applications are invited from candidates with the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Professional IT qualifications in IT Infrastructure fields with significant IT work experience as an IT Engineer / Administrator.
• IT team leadership experience or suitable management training / certifications.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage day to day service availability and maintenance of all IT infrastructure services.
• Oversee deliverables of the IT Infrastructure team.
• Evaluate services and manage improvements.
• Train and develop direct reports.
• Maintain comms rooms and services securing their power.
• Oversee security services (firewalls, pen testing, compliance updates).
• Plan and run team meetings and workshops.
• Act as an escalation point for out-of-hours support.

Skills

Microsoft Cloud services (Azure / AD / O365)

Wide Area Network solutions

Operating systems (Windows Server 2012/2016/2019/2022)

Hardware (server, SAN, switches, wireless)

Microsoft services (AD / GP / DNS / DHCP / DFS / RDS / NPS)

Dynamics 365 printing services

Education

Academic achievement to at least A Level standard; degree level preferred

Job description

Overview

Our client, a leading provider of business services and workplace solutions based in Ashton-under-Lyne, is looking for an experienced IT Infrastructure Manager to join their IT department.

As the IT Infrastructure Manager, you will be based in the office full time.

Responsibilities

• Day to day service availability and maintenance of all IT infrastructure services.
• Managing the deliverables of the IT Infrastructure team.
• Evaluating services, planning, and managing their improvement.
• Training and development of direct reports.
• Upkeep of comms rooms and services securing their power.
• Overseeing associated security services (firewalls, pen testing, compliance updates).
• Planning and running team meetings and workshops.
• Participating in and acting as an escalation point for out-of-hours support.
• Ensuring that infrastructure cover is always available, including shift and out-of-hours rota.

Experience / Qualifications

• Professional IT qualifications in IT Infrastructure fields with significant IT work experience as an IT Engineer / Administrator.
• IT team leadership experience or suitable management training / certifications.
• Academic achievement to at least A Level standard; degree level preferred.
• Full UK driving licence.

Technical / Management knowledge

• Microsoft Cloud services (Azure / AD / O365).
• Wide Area Network solutions.
• Operating systems (primarily Windows Server 2012 / 2016 / 2019 / 2022).
• Hardware – server, SAN, switches & wireless.
• Microsoft services (AD / GP / DNS / DHCP / DFS / RDS / NPS).
• Dynamics 365 printing services.

Due to the large volume of applications, only suitable candidates will be contacted – please only apply if you have the right to work in the UK. No sponsorship is on offer.

Devonshire is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status.

Salary

Salary: £50,000 - 55,000

Contract

Contract: Permanent

Location

Location: Ashton-under-Lyne