Head of IT

1 week ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Ascent People Full time

Head of IT, Head of Infrastructure, Infrastructure Manager, IT Manager.

Strategy, Management, Decision Making, Cloud, Azure, Infrastructure, IT Security

Are you a seasoned Infrastructure Manager, IT Manager, or Head of IT with a passion for driving technology solutions forward? Do you thrive in dynamic environments and possess a knack for leading small teams to success? If so, our client wants you to join their team in Manchester City Centre, offering hybrid working options.

**Role: Head of IT
**Location: Manchester City Centre
**Industry: Financial Services
**Working Arrangement: Hybrid Working

**About the Role:**

As the Head of IT, you will be pivotal in overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of our client's IT infrastructure. You will lead a small team of talented IT professionals to ensure seamless operations and develop strategies to enhance security, scalability, and efficiency.

**Experience needed for the Head of IT**

-Experience of leading a small team of technical experts and 3rd parties to deliver high-quality work.
- Experience of configuring and managing hybrid Azure estate including IaaS and PaaS solutions.
- Proficiency in VMware vSphere and experience with Hyper-V solutions (Dell Hardware).
- Strong Microsoft Office 365 administration skills, including hybrid Azure deployments.
- Extensive hands-on experience in Microsoft Windows network skills including Microsoft AD, Group Policy management, security, DNS, DHCP, DFS, RDP, and other Windows services.
- Understanding of complex WAN and LAN topologies, Cisco/Meraki Switch configurations.
- Extensive experience managing Firewall configuration & network security solutions (FortiGate/FortiAnalyzer/FortiClientEMS/FortiToken).
- Backup & disaster recovery skills with experience in writing Business Continuity plans (Veeam & Zerto replication/365 Backup).
- Thorough understanding of data security principles and best practices, ideally in a regulated environment.
- Experience managing cyber security estates, overseeing external penetration assessments and vulnerability assessments.

**Preferred Qualifications:**
- Experience in private and public cloud data centre management.
- Level 3 Service Management Framework qualification and knowledge of ITIL.
- Relevant technical certifications.

**About the Company:**
Our client prides itself on innovation, excellence, and fostering a collaborative work environment. In this role, you'll enjoy substantial autonomy within the company and will be rewarded competitively.

**Apply Now:**
If you're ready for an exciting challenge in the heart of Manchester's financial hub, please send your CV for immediate consideration.

*Ascent People is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy, and applicants from all ages and backgrounds will be considered.*

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