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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT & Infrastructure Manager - £80k-£100kpa plus benefits - London, Kings Cross - **Company:** Ashdown Group - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** £80,000.0 - £100,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Disaster Recovery, Monitoring of Systems, Hyper-V, Identity and Access Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Linux Servers, Microsoft Software, Network Architecture, Windows PowerShell, User Environment Management, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtualization Technology, VMware Virtualization, Wireless Networks, Scripting, Computer Network Technologies, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Wireless Technologies, Hardware Infrastructure, Network Server, Cisco, Vmware - **Published:** July 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5790072675 ## About the Role We're looking for a technically strong infrastructure professional who enjoys remaining close to the technology and taking ownership of critical IT systems. You'll ideally have: * 8+ years of experience in IT, infrastructure engineering, or systems administration. * At least 2 years of leadership experience building or scaling an internal IT function. * Strong hands-on expertise across networking, infrastructure, identity, security, and operations. * Strong hands-on experience with Windows and Linux server environments. * Excellent networking knowledge covering switches, firewalls, VPNs, VLANs and wireless technologies. * Experience supporting both cloud and on-premise infrastructure. * Experience supporting multi-site IT environments, including servers, networking and site connectivity. * Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. * Experience working with third-party IT providers and technology vendors. * Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with both technical teams and senior business stakeholders. ## Description A rapidly growing manufacturing business is looking for a hands-on IT & Infrastructure Manager to take ownership of its IT infrastructure as the company enters an exciting new phase of growth. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has progressed from a Systems Administrator, Infrastructure Engineer or a similar technical background and is now working as an IT Manager or Infrastructure Manager. This is a genuinely hands-on technical role. We're looking for someone who enjoys designing, implementing and supporting infrastructure themselves. You'll be responsible for the IT infrastructure across the company's King's Cross Head Office and existing manufacturing facility, while leading the rollout of a brand-new 54,000 sq ft production site, due to open in December 2026. What You'll Be Doing * Own the IT infrastructure across the Head Office, existing manufacturing facility and new production site. * Lead the IT infrastructure rollout for a new production site, including networking, connectivity and server deployment. * Design, implement and support network infrastructure including switches, firewalls, VPNs, VLANs and wireless networks. * Manage Windows and Linux servers, virtualisation, storage, backups and disaster recovery. * Support both cloud and on-premise infrastructure. * Maintain secure, reliable and high-performing production systems within a 24/7 operational environment. * Manage the company's Managed Service Provider (MSP) for desktop support and end-user services. * Oversee identity and access management, endpoint security and user lifecycle processes. * Act as the senior technical escalation point for complex infrastructure and production-related issues. * Manage technology suppliers and help develop the internal IT function as the business grows., * Experience supporting multi-site organisations where on-premise infrastructure, networking and site connectivity are business critical. This could include manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, retail, healthcare or other operational environments. * Hyper-V or VMware virtualisation. * Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Azure or AWS. * PowerShell, Bash or Python scripting. * Infrastructure monitoring, backup and disaster recovery solutions. * Microsoft, VMware, Cisco, Network+, Security+ or Azure certifications. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) ## Related Articles - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)