- Lead and Develop a High-Performing IT Team: Guide and mentor a skilled IT team, cultivating a collaborative environment that encourages technical growth and teamwork. Keep pace with the latest technologies, particularly within the Microsoft ecosystem.
- Optimise System Performance and Uptime: Ensure all systems are operational at peak performance. Oversee server maintenance, network operations, and software updates to guarantee minimal downtime and maximum efficiency.
- Safeguard Data Integrity and Availability: Develop and enforce robust policies for data backup, recovery, and uptime. Regularly monitor these processes to protect the organisation’s valuable data assets.
- Implement and Oversee Monitoring and Testing: Manage performance testing protocols for hardware, software, and networks. Use data analytics to proactively address and resolve potential issues that may impact operations.
- Maintain Robust Security Measures: Lead efforts to protect our systems from unauthorised access, cyber threats, and data breaches by implementing best-in-class security practices.
- Foster a Culture of Continuous Improvement: Instil a culture of innovation, personal growth, and continuous improvement within your team. Promote strong collaboration across the ICT and Digital teams, adopting a unified approach to service delivery.
- Experience:
- Experience of networks, server management, cybersecurity, and cloud computing.
- Experience of Azure including Arc.
- Experience of managing physical and virtual servers to ensure high availability and performance.
- Supervising the operation of data centres.
- Integrating and managing cloud services.
- Technical Knowledge:
- Technical expertise in IT systems, hardware and software.
- In-depth knowledge of virtualisation technologies
- Strategic thinking and problem solving abilities.
- Familiarity with ITIL, network security, and asset management.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with a hands-on approach to technical issues
- Knowledge of cloud infrastructure, disaster recovery, and configuration management.
- Intricate knowledge of operating systems
- Leadership and Problem Solving:
- A strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Ability to lead cross-functional projects and collaborate across departments.
- Skilled at managing projects, budgets, and building strong team dynamics.
- Salary up to £57,000
- Hybrid Working (2 days in office)
- Annual Appraisals
- Career Progression