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About the job
We’re looking for an experienced IT Infrastructure & Security Manager to join our office-based IT team.
IT Infrastructure & Security Manager
Contract type: Interim (3-6 months)
Hours: 40 hours per week
Location: Poole (full time office based)
What you will be doing
The IT Infrastructure & Security Manager is a highly practical, handson role responsible for the daytoday running, maintenance, and support of the company’s core infrastructure, networks, telephony, and server environments.
Working closely with the Head of IT, you’ll be the goto technical lead for resolving complex issues, managing incidents, maintaining system performance, and ensuring secure, stable operations across onprem and cloud services. This role involves direct configuration, troubleshooting, patching, monitoring, and upgrading of systems-while also guiding and supporting the IT Systems Administrator through technical mentoring and daily workload leadership.
With responsibility for maintaining accreditations such as ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus, and for getting hands on with networking, firewalls, backups, M365, Azure, Intune, and VMware technologies, this role suits someone who loves being immersed in the technical detail while keeping the environment robust, secure, and running smoothly.
Resolve problems reported by end user.
Managing, monitoring, and updating tickets on the Incident Management System.
Install and configure software and hardware.
Manage network servers and technology tools.
Set up accounts and workstations.
Monitor performance and maintain systems according to requirements.
Troubleshoot issues and outages.
Ensure security through access controls, backups, vulnerability detection, patching and mitigation, and firewalls.
Upgrade systems with new releases and models
Develop expertise to train staff on new technologies.
Create and maintain technical documentation, manuals, and IT policies.
Liaise with third party support companies where necessary to support where needed.
Collate and monitor daily/weekly/monthly team performance KPI’s.
Assist with recruitment and training.
Support in the strategic direction of the company’s Networks and Systems
Manage, train, motivate and monitor direct reports including conducting regular 121’s and appraisals.
Ensure that systems, policies, procedures are implemented, documented, and maintained to agreed timescales and standards.
Able to get hands on with any role within the team to support in times of absence or high workload.
Obtain and maintain ISO27001, Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus accreditations.
Systems and Technologies you will be familiar with
Windows Server 2019/2022
Windows 11
Azure
Azure Entra Hybrid AD
Intune/Autopilot/MDM
Microsoft Teams – including phone system
Cisco Firewalls, WAN, LAN, Routing, VPN, VLAN
Server Patching
VMWare/vSphere – Virtual machine management, creation, clustering
Backups/DR planning – including Virtual machine restoration (Datto)
Cisco Umbrella web filtering
Switch patching and maintenance
Service Desk Management
Security accreditations – Cyber Security Essentials Plus and ISO27001
Device Provisioning
Active Directory & Group Policy
RDS
Azure Virtual Desktop Management
PowerShell
Papercut/Print management
Microsoft Sentinel
Microsoft Defender
Microsoft 365 Administration
Microsoft SharePoint Online
NAS Maintenance
Qualys/Patch Management
UPS Management
Nimble SAN
SSL certificates
SSO provisioning and maintenance
Linux knowledge
What’s in it for you
Modern open plan office
Monthly profit share bonus scheme
Company sick pay
Free onsite parking
Perks at Work scheme
Tuck shop snacks
Free lunch every Friday
Charity dress down day every Friday
Cycle to Work scheme
Birthday vouchers
Subsidised workplace massage
Eye care reimbursement
Employee assistance programme (EAP)
Company social and corporate events
Who we are
We’re a fast-paced, forward-thinking global solutions provider who is redefining operational excellence for businesses. We’re famous for our fantastic customer service and for creating comprehensive solutions that help our customers stay ahead in an ever-changing world.
Where you work
Our open plan office encourages teamwork and communication. You will be working in a respectful environment surrounded by people that care about you just as much as our customers. We also believe diversity is the key to a success. That means your voice will always be heard no matter your role, and there will always be the opportunity to make a big impact.
Who you are
You are someone who stays calm under pressure, thinks clearly and makes confident decisions even when things get hectic. You are organised, a great listener and a strong communicator. You enjoy solving problems, juggling multiple tasks and working closely with others as part of a team. You are not afraid to get stuck into the basics, especially when it comes to IT tasks and you love being in the heart of a buzzing office where you can support your colleagues directly. Most importantly, you are someone who takes initiative and gets things done.