Infrastructure Manager

Our client, a globally renowned Live Events organisation, is seeking a hands-on Lead Infrastructure Engineer to join their team and lead several new projects. This role will require the line management of a senior engineer and will report to the Head of Infrastructure.

Role: Infrastructure EngineerLocation: Birmingham (Hybrid)Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 (Dependant on Experience)Key Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Management: Oversee design, deployment, maintenance, and security of servers, networks, firewalls, backup systems, cloud services, and telephony systems.
• Operations and Maintenance: Ensure system availability, reliability, and performance. Monitor infrastructure, maintain documentation, and implement disaster recovery plans.
• Project Management: Lead infrastructure projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with IT strategy.
• Incident and Problem Management: Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, improve incident response processes, and minimize downtime.
• Security and Compliance: Maintain IT security policies, address vulnerabilities, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Proven IT management experience
• Deep expertise in Microsoft 365 (AAD, Intune, Exchange, Teams, SharePoint)
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Server 2012/2016/2019 and core infrastructure services
• Experience with virtualization, firewalls, networking, Wi-Fi, backup, endpoint security, and MDM
• Technical documentation skills

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Networking certifications (CCNA/CCNP)
• Experience with Cisco network switches, Fortinet firewalls, Veeam Backup, VMware, and telephony systems
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (PRTG, Zabbix)
• Understanding of GDPR

Please apply if you deem yourself to be suitable! After CV review, we will then contact relevant candidates.