IT Infrastructure Manager

Gordon Murray Group; Guildford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury automotive brand in Guildford is seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Manager to lead infrastructure services and drive cloud optimisation. The role requires strong leadership skills and deep technical expertise across networks and cloud solutions. Candidates should have a proven track record in IT infrastructure leadership and relevant certifications. This position offers the opportunity to manage a high-performing team and innovate across multiple technologies.

Qualifications

• Strong track record in IT infrastructure leadership within complex, multi-vendor environments.
• Deep technical expertise across networks, firewalls, Active Directory, and Azure.
• Hands-on ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and support infrastructure services across networking, servers, and storage.
• Drive optimisation and innovation across on-premise and cloud technologies.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing infrastructure team.

Skills

IT infrastructure leadership

Networking expertise

Cloud solutions

Leadership skills

Vendor management

Education

Relevant certifications (Microsoft, VMware, Azure, ITIL)

Tools

Azure

VMware

Microsoft 365

Job description

Gordon Murray Group is a UK-based global luxury brand dedicated to creating and manufacturing the world's greatest driving cars. These ultra-exclusive cars are engineered and designed without compromise to provide unrivalled driving experiences and driver centric connection.

We're looking for an experienced IT Infrastructure Manager to lead the delivery, optimisation, and development of our enterprise-wide infrastructure services. This is a hands-on technical leadership role, ensuring our technology backbone - from servers and networks to cloud and security - is reliable, scalable, and future-ready.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and support infrastructure services across networking, servers, storage, backups, disaster recovery, and hosting.
• Act as the technical lead and subject matter expert, working closely with senior leaders, stakeholders, and suppliers.
• Drive optimisation and innovation across on-premise and cloud technologies (Azure, VMware, Microsoft 365).
• Ensure high levels of service availability, performance, and security across all infrastructure platforms.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing infrastructure team, setting clear objectives and supporting growth.
• Oversee vendor relationships and service providers to deliver operational excellence.
• Collaborate with Cyber Security teams to strengthen threat and vulnerability management.
• Lead infrastructure strategy and ensure alignment with industry best practices and emerging technologies.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Strong track record in IT infrastructure leadership within complex, multi-vendor environments.
• Deep technical expertise across networks (LAN/WAN/MPLS), firewalls, storage, backups, Active Directory, VMware, Microsoft 365, and Azure.
• Proven experience designing and delivering both on-premise and cloud solutions.
• Hands-on ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues (2nd/3rd line).
• Strong understanding of IT security, DR strategies, and infrastructure governance.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and vendor management skills.
• Relevant certifications (Microsoft, VMware, Azure, ITIL) or equivalent experience