Group IT Infrastructure and Security Manager

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Group IT Infrastructure and Security Manager

Infrastructure Manager / IT Manager / Security / Team Management / Permanent / Birmingham

Market leading Software House in Birmingham is looking for a highly experienced IT Infrastructure and Security Manager to join their IT team at their Head Office.

The Group IT Infrastructure and Security Manager will lead a team of Infrastructure Engineers and work alongside the Data Protection Officer to ensure that technical security meets the needs of the business and our customer base.

Key responsibilities:

*Manage and maintain the Infrastructure 24/7 service within budget and in accordance with defined SLAs.

*Provide an effective, reliable and secure infrastructure that follows industry best practice to underpin all Group computer systems.

*Assist others to prioritise their own tasks and grow the capability of the team, including succession planning.

*Capacity plan services provided to customers.

*Ensure the integrity of the Group's electronically held information by ensuring a high-level of Information Governance and information security and by ensuring that back-up and disaster recovery plans are robust and tested.

*Deliver the Infrastructure project roadmap.

*Construct business cases for new projects.

*Understand and analyse processes and working practices across the team and work to continually improve service.

*Work with all Company departments, break down silos across the organisation and create a more joined-up way of working.

*Manage key relationships, including those with partners and outsourced consultants.

Key skills and experience required:

*The ability to manage a heavy workload, delegate effectively and focus limited time and energy on the few items that bring the most value to the business.

*Previous experience leading a team of infrastructure engineers to deliver a first- class 24/7 SaaS solution.

*Proven prior experience of working with a blend of Infrastructure that is co-located, IaaS and public cloud hosted.

*Previous experience of managing and implementing services in Microsoft Azure.

*A leadership & management style that believes in people and provides them with the authority, space and opportunities for learning required to succeed in their individual roles.

*Demonstrable knowledge in the area of network security, ideally supported with formal certifications / qualifications.

*Working knowledge of Information Governance and relevant standards, eg ISO9001, ISO 27001, GDPR, etc.

*Patient, constructive and collaborative.

*Personable, confident and hardworking, with excellent organisational, communication and presentation skills.

*The ability to make hard decisions where required to ensure that the business has the best opportunity possible to succeed.

*ITIL Foundation (or equivalent) certification.

*Wide range of technical skills: Windows Server (2008 upwards), LANs, WANs, TCP/IP, Virtualisation, VMware, Routing, Citrix, SANs, SQL Server, network design, firewalls, Active Directory, Group Policy, Azure, system monitoring & management.

This is a great opportunity to join an established, yet growing organisation during an exciting period of change. The salary on offer for these positions is £55,000-£65,000 plus and excellent benefits package!

Please apply ASAP to be considered.

Infrastructure Manager / IT Manager / Security / Team Management / Permanent / Birmingham

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