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Location: Cambridge (Hybrid / 1-2 Days on site)
Employment Type: Permanent / Full-time
Salary: Up to 85K
About the Role
Our client, a leading organisation in their sector, is seeking a highly experienced Senior IT Infrastructure Lead/Manager to take ownership of their core infrastructure environment. This is an exciting opportunity to work across diverse technologies, leading the design, implementation, and support of enterprise-scale systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the management, maintenance, and optimisation of IT infrastructure (Windows, Linux, networking, and security).
- Oversee infrastructure projects, including upgrades, migrations, and integrations.
- Ensure high availability, scalability, and security of systems and networks.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to align infrastructure strategy with business objectives.
- Mentor and support junior team members, providing technical leadership.
- Drive best practices in system administration, automation, and security compliance.
- Proven track record in senior infrastructure or leadership roles.
- Expertise in Windows and Linux server administration.
- Strong knowledge of networking technologies (routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, DNS, DHCP).
- Solid understanding of IT security principles and hands-on experience implementing security controls.
- Experience with virtualisation, cloud platforms (Azure/AWS), and automation tools is highly desirable.
- Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to manage complex technical challenges.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
