IT Infrastructure and Platforms Manager

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join one of the UK's most forward-thinking technology providers. This organisation is known for delivering innovative, tailored solutions across hybrid cloud platforms and is at the forefront of driving sustainable and cutting-edge IT infrastructure.

In this role, you will lead a high-performing IT team, balancing the demands of maintaining legacy systems while driving modernisation through automation and AI-driven solutions. You'll collaborate closely with stakeholders to ensure seamless service delivery and play a key role in shaping the future of infrastructure and operations.

IT Infrastructure and Platform Manager
Coatbrdge (Glasgow) / Hybrid
65,000 - 75,000

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the management and optimisation of hybrid cloud platforms, ensuring uptime, performance, and scalability.
• Promote an "automation-first" approach, employing Infrastructure as Code (IaC), serverless computing, and AI-driven operations to streamline processes.
• Manage incidents, problems, and changes in alignment with SLAs and KPIs to ensure reliable service delivery.
• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary technical team, fostering a culture of innovation and ownership.
• Develop and maintain robust data protection, backup, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on infrastructure projects, including migrations and upgrades, while maintaining rigorous change control processes.
• Ensure compliance with standards such as ISO 27001, GDPR, and NIST frameworks.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and develop roadmaps for next-generation infrastructure and AI-driven operations.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing critical IT infrastructures in high-availability, 24/7 environments.
• Expertise in hybrid cloud technologies, IaC tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible), and serverless architectures.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a focus on creating a customer-centric culture.
• Thorough understanding of networking, storage, backup, disaster recovery, and capacity management.
• Familiarity with ITSM frameworks (e.g., ITIL) and security standards (e.g., NIST).
• Prior experience in a service provider environment is advantageous but not essential.
• Exposure to containerisation technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker is highly desirable.

Company Benefits

• Hybrid working environment, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Competitive salary of 65,000 - 75,000, with opportunities for professional development.
• Generous benefits package, including healthcare options and performance-related incentives.
• A supportive culture that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.

If you are passionate about driving innovation, balancing modernisation with legacy systems, and leading hybrid cloud infrastructure projects, this role offers a unique opportunity to take your career to the next level.

If you're interested in hearing more or would like to apply - then hit apply now. If you have any questions, you can reach me on 0141. 674. 8511. or darcey . obyrne @ in technology group - uk . com.

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