IT Infrastructure Manager

TN United Kingdom; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Manager to lead their IT department. This pivotal role involves ensuring the availability and maintenance of IT infrastructure services, managing a skilled team, and implementing improvements. Candidates should possess professional IT qualifications and leadership experience, along with strong technical knowledge of network solutions and Microsoft services. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and offers a dynamic work environment where your expertise will make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as an IT Engineer or Administrator.
• Professional IT qualifications in IT infrastructure fields.
• Leadership experience in IT teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure day-to-day service availability and maintenance of IT infrastructure.
• Manage deliverables of the IT Infrastructure team.
• Oversee security services and conduct team meetings.

Skills

IT Infrastructure Management

Leadership

Network Solutions

Windows Server

Microsoft Services

Education

A Level Standard

Degree in IT or related field

Tools

Windows Server 2012/2016/2019/2022

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

Dynamics 365

Job description

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Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

Job Description:

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.

Main Responsibilities:

• Ensure day-to-day service availability and maintenance of all IT infrastructure services.
• Manage the deliverables of the IT Infrastructure team.
• Evaluate services, plan, and manage their improvement.
• Train and develop direct reports.
• Maintain communication rooms and services, securing their power supply.
• Oversee associated security services (firewalls, penetration testing, compliance updates).
• Plan and conduct team meetings and workshops.
• Participate in and serve as an escalation point for out-of-hours support.
• Ensure infrastructure coverage with shift and out-of-hours rota.

Experience/Qualifications:

• Professional IT qualifications in IT infrastructure fields with significant experience as an IT Engineer or Administrator.
• Leadership experience in IT teams or relevant management training/certifications.
• Academic achievement at least A Level standard; degree preferred.
• Full UK driving license.

Technical/Management knowledge of:

• Wide Area Network solutions.
• Operating systems (primarily Windows Server 2012/2016/2019/2022).
• Hardware including servers, SAN, switches, and wireless technologies.
• Microsoft services (Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, DFS, RDS, NPS).
• Dynamics 365 printing services.

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

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