Mid-Senior IT Professional (Multiple Opportunities)

Hire Resolve.com; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is assisting in hiring for multiple IT roles across various functions such as cloud, cybersecurity, and networking. Ideal candidates are mid- to senior-level professionals with strong leadership skills and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include leading IT initiatives, improving security postures, and mentoring junior staff. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including private healthcare and training opportunities.

Benefits

Private Healthcare Plan

Pension Plans

Leave Package

Training & Development

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Typically 5-10+ years of progressive IT experience.
• Practical experience with cloud, cybersecurity, networking.
• Eligibility to work in the UK and willing to complete pre-employment screening.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support IT initiatives across various platforms.
• Design and implement scalable, secure environments.
• Enhance security posture through access controls and monitoring.
• Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Strong troubleshooting skills

Stakeholder communication

Documentation capability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

AWS

Azure

ServiceNow

PowerShell

Job description

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Hire Resolve is assisting IT organisations in hiring experienced IT professionals to support UK-based operations. This is a multi-role opportunity spanning several functions across Information Technology, including (but not limited to) infrastructure and networks, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, IT service management, systems administration, enterprise applications, data platforms, and technical project delivery.

These roles suit mid- to senior-level professionals who are ready to lead initiatives, influence standards and governance, and progress toward senior leadership pathways such as IT Manager, Lead Engineer, Security Lead, Solutions Architect, Programme Manager, or Head of IT.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead or support IT initiatives across infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, and enterprise applications in line with business needs
• Design, implement, and improve scalable, secure environments (on-premise, hybrid, and cloud)
• Strengthen operational performance through incident, problem, and change management aligned to ITIL practices
• Enhance security posture through access controls, monitoring, patching, vulnerability management, and incident response support
• Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements, shape solutions, and deliver work to agreed scope, quality, and timelines
• Produce and maintain technical documentation (architectures, policies, runbooks, and support procedures) to support operational resilience and audit readiness
• Drive automation and standardisation to improve reliability, reduce manual effort, and support continuous improvement
• Support compliance-aligned delivery where required (e.g., UK GDPR, ISO 27001-aligned controls, internal audit support)
• Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to technical standards, governance, and best practice

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience
• Typically 5-10+ years of progressive IT experience in one or more areas: cloud, cybersecurity, networking, systems, ITSM, DevOps, enterprise applications, or data platforms
• Practical experience with relevant tools and platforms, such as:
• Cloud: AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud
• Identity and access: Active Directory, Entra ID (Azure AD), SSO/MFA, RBAC
• ITSM: ServiceNow, Jira Service Management, or similar
• Security: SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management, endpoint security, monitoring
• Networking: routing/switching, firewalls, VPN, Wi-Fi, DNS/DHCP
• Automation/scripting: PowerShell, Python, Bash, Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform)
• Strong troubleshooting skills, stakeholder communication, and documentation capability
• Professional working proficiency in English (written and verbal)
• Eligibility to work in the UK and willingness to complete role-appropriate pre-employment screening (e.g., right to work checks and background screening where required)

Benefits

• Private Healthcare Plan
• Pension Plans
• Leave Package
• Training & Development
• Life Assurance