IT Manager

Lead IT strategy and infrastructure for a technology business operating in the defence sector, delivering secure systems across multiple platforms - with security, resilience and compliance being central to everything they do.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you will shape the IT roadmap, mentor engineers, and represent IT at senior leadership level.

You'll:

• Lead a team of Senior Infrastructure Engineers
• Own and improve on-prem and hybrid infrastructure
• Develop a forward-looking IT roadmap
• Work closely with the Managing Director and CISO
• Ensure compliance with ISO and security standards

This is a predominantly internal IT role, focused on strengthening and futureproofing internal IT infrastructure.

Technical experience you'll need:

• Windows Server (2019 / 2022)
• Active Directory / Azure AD
• Hyper-V, VMware, Proxmox
• Microsoft 365
• Palo Alto firewalls
• Strong security and compliance focus

• Proven experience as an IT Manager or Infrastructure Manager
• Experience leading technically capable engineers
• Strong knowledge of Windows infrastructure and virtualisation
• Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders

Location: Tewkesbury - due to the nature of the industry and environment, the requirement is 5 days a week on site. Salary: £50k-£55k

Security clearance (SC) is required. You must be a UK national and eligible to obtain clearance.

We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.