IT Infrastructure Support Manager

Salary: £58,000 - 98,000 per year

Requirements:
  • Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • 5-7 years experience in IT management
  • Experience leading and managing large IT projects and rolling out IT infrastructures across various technologies
  • Excellent working knowledge of computer systems, security, network and systems administration, databases and data storage systems, and phone systems
  • Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills
  • Excellent project management skills and strong ability to prioritize
  • Firm grasp on IT infrastructure and operations best practices
  • Experience across different software solutions, including desktop operating systems (MS Windows, MacOS), server operating systems (MS Windows, Linux), cloud-based technologies (Google Workspaces, AWS, SD-WAN), SaaS solutions (Okta, Dynamics365, Microsoft365), mobile (iOS, Android), backup and recovery procedures, and system performance monitoring
  • Experience across different hardware solutions, including Cisco Switches/Routers, Meraki/Palo Alto Firewalls, Meraki Wireless Access Points, and Cisco Unified Communications
  • Expertise with implementing, configuring, and testing solutions
  • Proven leadership skills
  • Strong creative and analytical thinking
  • Professional certifications preferred (i.e. A+, Network+, CCNA, MCP)
Responsibilities:
  • Support our employee population and provide technical assistance
  • Analyze our current systems and assets, recommend and implement solutions and upgrades, and provide training
  • Lead large IT projects, including the design and deployment of new IT systems and services
  • Maintain essential IT operations, including operating systems, security tools, applications, servers, email systems, laptops, desktops, software, and hardware
  • Own projects, solutions, and key responsibilities within a larger business initiative
  • Handle business-critical IT tasks and systems administration
  • Research and evaluate emerging technologies, hardware, and software
  • Track and maintain hardware and software inventory
  • Monitor performance of information technology systems and make recommendations for improving the IT infrastructure
  • Help define IT infrastructure strategy, architecture, and processes
  • Analyze business requirements by partnering with key stakeholders to develop solutions for IT needs
  • Assess vendors and develop test strategies for new hardware and software
  • Troubleshoot hardware and software issues related to internal IT
  • Supervise daily operations of network and server infrastructure
  • Align IT infrastructure with current and future business requirements and goals
  • Evaluate risk and develop network recovery and backup processes
  • Assess and purchase new and replacement hardware
  • Test, troubleshoot, and adjust information systems to operate effectively
  • Implement security of the network, data, and its storage and communication systems
  • Ensure network components meet business needs and work together seamlessly
  • Train employees on both software and hardware, troubleshoot, and provide technical support when needed
  • Develop and execute disaster procedures and maintain data backups
  • Manage information technology and computer systems
  • Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in time
  • Preserve assets, information security, and control structures
Technologies:
  • AWS
  • Android
  • Cloud
  • Cisco
  • Hardware
  • Support
  • Linux
  • macOS
  • MCP
  • Mobile
  • Network
  • Security
  • Windows
  • iOS
  • Nexus

More:

We are seeking a Senior IT Support Manager to join our team in London, with some remote working possible. This is a permanent, full-time role in our I.T. & Communications sector with a salary of 75,000 to 90,000. In this position, you will have an immediate impact on the day-to-day efficiency of our IT operations and an ongoing impact on our overall growth.

last updated 35 week of 2026

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