IT Manager - Law Firm
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Job description
Our client is recruiting for an IT Manager to lead their internal IT function in London., This position is responsible for overseeing all IT systems and infrastructure, managing two IT Engineers, and driving IT projects forward in line with business objectives. The environment is approximately 95% Mac-based, and the successful candidate must have extensive experience managing macOS environments using Jamf Pro and related tools.
Security, performance, and reliability are critical, particularly within a regulated professional services setting handling confidential client data.
Key Responsibilities
Full ownership and management of IT infrastructure and services
Leading, mentoring, and developing a small IT team
Managing Mac hardware lifecycle, deployment, and updates via Jamf Pro
Administration of Linux servers, including scripting, web, file, and directory services
Managing networking infrastructure including firewalls (SonicWall essential), switches, and wireless access points
Overseeing VOIP/SIP systems (3CX), virtual environments (Hyper-V, VMware), and storage (Synology/QNAP)
Managing Active Directory, VPNs, server/application security, and print services
Monitoring SLAs and ticketing systems, ensuring service standards are maintained
Preparing and presenting annual IT budgets and reporting regularly to stakeholders
Managing service contracts, renewals, and the firm's asset register
Providing hands-on support for user issues, practice management systems, and infrastructure
Requirements
This is a fully office-based role within a Mac-focused professional services environment, requiring strong technical expertise, team leadership, and a proactive approach to infrastructure management and security., Extensive experience supporting and deploying macOS in a business environment (Jamf Pro essential)
Strong Linux administration and command-line scripting skills (Bash/Python)
Proven networking expertise including SonicWall, Brocade, and Ubiquiti
Experience with Dell servers, VMware/Hyper-V, storage solutions, and server security
Working knowledge of Windows 10/11 and Windows Server environments
Demonstrable experience managing an IT function and reporting to senior stakeholders
Strong documentation skills and structured approach to infrastructure management
Flexible, solutions-focused, and confident supporting users at all levels
Benefits & conditions
Senior leadership role with full responsibility for IT strategy and delivery
Stable, professional services environment
Opportunity to modernise and develop infrastructure
Competitive salary dependent on experience
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal Recruitment Limited.