Infrastructure Manager

Position: IT Infrastructure Manager

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000

Location: Atherstone (On-site)

My client is seeking an IT Infrastructure Manager to take a hands-on leadership role in managing and optimising the IT backbone of a growing organisation. With a competitive salary of £45k-£55k, this position involves overseeing IT operations for over 300 users across the UK while actively engaging in technical challenges, managing budgets, and building strong vendor relationships.

Why This Role?

Hands-On Leadership: Be a leader who actively contributes to technical tasks while managing a team of 3rd Line Engineers and Helpdesk staff.
Strategic Responsibilities: Oversee budgets, vendor relationships, and resource allocation to maximise IT performance and cost-effectiveness.
Innovative Projects: Take the lead on large-scale infrastructure initiatives, including deployments, upgrades, and migrations, while ensuring smooth daily operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing IT infrastructure, including server hardware, software, networks, and security systems.
• Budget management, ensuring effective allocation of resources and tracking expenditures.
• Building and maintaining strong vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring SLA compliance.
• Delivering resilient WAN infrastructure and implementing robust security measures to ensure compliance and reliability.
• Developing disaster recovery plans, conducting regular system tests, and mitigating technology risks.
• Actively resolving technical issues and maintaining high service standards to ensure user satisfaction.
• Collaborating with various teams to deliver IT solutions aligned with business objectives.

Ideal Candidate:

• Expertise in networking (ideally CCNA level), server infrastructure, and cloud platforms like Azure or AWS.
• Proficiency in Microsoft technologies (Office 365, Exchange, Intune) and virtualisation tools (Hyper-V, VMware).
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach to technical tasks.
• Experience in budget management, resource planning, and vendor negotiation.
• Familiarity with IT security frameworks (ISO 27001, GDPR) and tools like Veeam, SolarWinds, and ServiceNow.