IT Systems Manager

Are you an experienced IT Systems Manager looking to take ownership of business-critical IT infrastructure and systems? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where reliability, security, and performance are essential? If so, this could be an excellent opportunity.

Impact Recruitment are working with a well-established and expanding business to recruit an IT Systems Manager to be based at their Head Office in Irthlingborough. This is a key role responsible for managing IT systems across multiple sites and supporting both office-based teams and remote staff.

Location: Irthlingborough
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 08:30 - 17:30 // Friday: 08:00 - 17:00
Salary: 40,000 to 45,000 (DOE)
Contract: Permanent

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage physical and cloud-based servers
• Oversee internal networks and IT security
• Administer firewalls, WiFi infrastructure, and managed switches
• Manage phone, mobile, and printer contracts and services
• Support multiple sites and remote users
• Ensure systems availability, resilience, and performance
• Respond effectively to IT issues in a time-sensitive environment
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand business needs
• Support continuous improvement initiatives
• Occasional travel to other business sites as required

Technical Knowledge Required:
Hardware & Infrastructure

• HP servers, laptops, PCs, and managed switches
• Active Directory and Hyper-V
• WatchGuard / DrayTek firewalls
• Ubiquiti WiFi
• Printers and mobile devices

Software & Systems

• Windows Server and Client operating systems
• DHCP, DNS, and Group Policy
• MS SQL
• Microsoft 365 Admin Suite
• MS Intune
• Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, Zoom
• Cloudflare

The Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience in an IT Systems Manager or similar senior IT role
• Strong technical and infrastructure knowledge
• Excellent problem-solving and diagnostic skills
• Clear and professional communication style
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
• Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-moving environment

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with Christmas shutdown)
• Company sick pay
• Health cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance
• Workplace pension scheme
• Eye care scheme
• Free on-site parking

If this role sounds of interest, please apply with an up-to-date CV.
Impact Recruitment is an employment agency working on behalf of our client.