Head of Network & Infrastructure

Our client, a globally renowned Live Events organisation, is seeking a hands-on Lead Infrastructure Engineer to join their team and lead several new projects. This role will require the line management of a senior engineer and will report to the Head of Infrastructure. Role: Infrastructure Manager Birmingham (Hybrid) Infrastructure Management: Oversee design, deployment, maintenance, and security of servers, networks, firewalls, backup systems, cloud services, and telephony systems. Ensure system availability, reliability, and performance. Project Management: Lead infrastructure projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with IT strategy. Security and Compliance: Maintain IT security policies, address vulnerabilities, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Proven IT management experience Deep expertise in Microsoft 365 (AAD, Intune, Exchange, Teams, SharePoint) Strong knowledge of Microsoft Server 2012/2016/2019 and core infrastructure services Experience with virtualization, firewalls, networking, Wi-Fi, backup, endpoint security, and MDM Networking certifications (CCNA/CCNP) Experience with Cisco network switches, Fortinet firewalls, Veeam Backup, VMware, and telephony systems Familiarity with monitoring tools (PRTG, Zabbix)