IT Manager

Reed Technology; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed Technology is seeking an Infrastructure & IT Transformation Manager to lead infrastructure modernisation, standardisation and cybersecurity improvements across multiple sites. Based in East Anglia with hybrid working and regular UK site travel, you will partner with senior stakeholders and third-party providers to build a secure, resilient IT environment that supports business growth.

The role suits a professional who thrives in complex, multi-site environments and delivering meaningful

Qualifications

• Experience delivering infrastructure transformation across multiple sites.
• Strong networking knowledge including WAN, LAN, Wi‑Fi, routing and switching.
• Experience leading infrastructure refresh, migration or standardisation programmes.
• Strong supplier and MSP management experience.
• Exposure to cybersecurity improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of disaster recovery, backup solutions and business continuity planning.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver standardized infrastructure roadmaps across multiple sites.
• Lead WAN/LAN/Wi‑Fi upgrade and network standardisation programmes.
• Strengthen security controls and coordinate cyber security initiatives.
• Support due diligence and integration planning for acquisitions.
• Manage MSPs and technology suppliers; present roadmaps to leadership.

Skills

Networking

WAN/LAN/Wi‑Fi

Infrastructure transformation

Vendor management

Cybersecurity awareness

Disaster recovery

Stakeholder comms

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft 365

Job description

Infrastructure & IT Transformation Manager
Location: East Anglia/Hybrid with Regular UK Site Travel
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 + Benefits

Reed Technology are recruiting on behalf of a growing multi-site organisation seeking a hands‑on Infrastructure & IT Transformation Manager to lead infrastructure modernisation, technology standardisation, cybersecurity improvements and acquisition integration projects. Working across multiple locations, you'll partner with senior stakeholders, operational teams and third‑party providers to build a secure, resilient and scalable IT environment that supports business growth. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working across complex, multi‑site environments and delivering meaningful technology change.

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure & Technology Transformation

• Assess infrastructure, applications, networks and technology estates across multiple locations.
• Develop and deliver a standardised infrastructure roadmap.
• Lead infrastructure refresh, migration and modernisation initiatives.
• Improve system performance, scalability and resilience.

Network & Connectivity

• Lead WAN, LAN and Wi‑Fi improvement programmes.
• Drive network standardisation projects.
• Work with MSPs and third‑party providers to deliver infrastructure improvements.
• Resolve connectivity challenges across operational and remote locations.

Cyber Security & Resilience

• Strengthen security controls and reduce organisational risk.
• Support cybersecurity and compliance initiatives.
• Enhance backup, disaster recovery and business continuity capabilities.
• Coordinate vulnerability management and security assessments.

Acquisition & Integration Projects

• Support technical due diligence for future acquisitions.
• Assess inherited IT environments, applications and infrastructure.
• Develop repeatable integration processes.
• Deliver successful IT integration and standardisation programmes.

  Supplier & Stakeholder Management

  • Manage MSP and technology supplier relationships.
  • Provide technical recommendations to senior leadership teams.
  • Produce business cases, project updates and roadmaps.
  • Act as the technical lead across infrastructure initiatives.

  Skills & Experience Required

  • Experience delivering infrastructure transformation across multiple sites.
  • Strong networking knowledge including WAN, LAN, Wi‑Fi, routing and switching.
  • Experience leading infrastructure refresh, migration or standardisation programmes.
  • Strong supplier and MSP management experience.
  • Exposure to cybersecurity improvement initiatives.
  • Knowledge of disaster recovery, backup solutions and business continuity planning.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

  Desirable Experience

  • M&A integration experience.
  • Network standardisation programme delivery.
  • Experience within logistics, manufacturing, agriculture, FMCG, utilities, industrial services or construction.
  • Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 experience.
  • SD-WAN technologies.
  • Identity & Access Management and modern infrastructure design.
  • Experience within fast‑growing organisations.

  You must be willing to travel to locations when required.