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