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: Infrastructure Manager **Location: Manchester City Centre **Industry: Financial Services **Working Arrangement: Hybrid Working **About the Role:** As the Infrastructure Manager, you will play a pivotal role 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. **Key Responsibilities:** Lead a small team of technical experts and 3rd parties to deliver high-quality work. – Configure and manage 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 datacentre 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.* Recruiter: Nadine Bramley Phone: 0161 9132621 Email: nadine.bramley@ascentpeople.co.uk My Social #J-18808-Ljbffr