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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Systems Manager - **Company:** Uk Defence - **Location:** Bury, UK (Remote available) - **Salary:** £47,000.0 - £55,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Backup Devices, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Data Security, Disaster Recovery, Identity and Access Management, Operational Data Store, Systems Integration, Backup and Restore, System Availability, Information Technology - **Published:** September 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=20d59ca1dff9307c ## About the Role The role requires a combination of technical knowledge, supplier management, strategic planning and the ability to communicate effectively with employees, clients and senior management., * Relevant degree or professional qualification in information technology, computer science, information systems or a related subject, or substantial equivalent professional experience. * Proven experience managing business IT systems, digital infrastructure or IT service delivery. * Strong understanding of cloud-based systems, user-access management, system integration, data security, backups and disaster recovery. * Experience managing software providers, external IT contractors or technology suppliers. * Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, UK GDPR requirements and IT risk management. * Experience planning and delivering system implementations, upgrades or migration projects. * Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. * Excellent organisational and project-management skills. * Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical matters to non-technical colleagues. * Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive company, client and employee information. Desirable Experience * Previous experience working within the security, facilities-management or workforce-services industry. * Understanding of SIA-regulated security operations, including officer scheduling, compliance records, time and attendance, incident reporting and client reporting. * Experience managing workforce-management, rostering, CRM or operational reporting systems within a multi-site organisation. * Familiarity with the information-security and confidentiality requirements associated with employee, client and security-operational data. Skilled Worker sponsorship may be available for an eligible candidate who meets the requirements of the role and all applicable UK immigration requirements., * IT Systems Management : 1 year (preferred) * Security and Facilities Management : 1 year (preferred) Language: * English (required) ## Description UK Defence Services Ltd is seeking an experienced and highly capable IT Systems Manager to manage and develop the technology systems supporting our multi-site security and facilities operations., * Manage and develop the company's IT systems, infrastructure and digital services. * Oversee workforce-management, employee rostering, time-and-attendance and incident-reporting systems. * Manage CRM, client-reporting and other operational business platforms. * Administer business email, cloud storage, company devices, software licences and user-access permissions. * Lead the selection, procurement, configuration, integration and implementation of new IT systems. * Plan and manage system upgrades, migrations and technology-improvement projects. * Manage relationships with software providers, external IT contractors and technology suppliers, including service-level performance. * Monitor system availability and performance, investigate technical incidents and coordinate effective resolutions. * Develop and maintain cybersecurity controls, data-access procedures, system backups, disaster-recovery arrangements and business-continuity plans. * Support compliance with UK GDPR and company data-protection policies through appropriate technical controls. * Maintain accurate IT asset, software-licence, system-access and incident records. * Develop IT policies, procedures and staff guidance. * Provide technical advice and training to employees to promote the secure and effective use of company systems. * Prepare and manage the IT budget and recommend cost-effective technology investments. * Develop the company's technology roadmap in line with its operational requirements and future growth. * Report system performance, security risks, incidents and improvement plans to the Managing Director. ## Related Videos - [Hate organising your photos? 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