Mid-Senior IT Professional (Multiple Opportunities) in Manchester

Overview
Hire Resolve is assisting IT organisations in hiring experienced IT professionals to support UK-based operations. This is a multi-role opportunity spanning several functions across Information Technology, including (but not limited to) infrastructure and networks, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, IT service management, systems administration, enterprise applications, data platforms, and technical project delivery.
These roles suit mid- to senior-level professionals who are ready to lead initiatives, influence standards and governance, and progress toward senior leadership pathways such as IT Manager, Lead Engineer, Security Lead, Solutions Architect, Programme Manager, or Head of IT.
Key Responsibilities
Lead or support IT initiatives across infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, and enterprise applications in line with business needs
Design, implement, and improve scalable, secure environments (on-premise, hybrid, and cloud)
Strengthen operational performance through incident, problem, and change management aligned to ITIL practices
Enhance security posture through access controls, monitoring, patching, vulnerability management, and incident response support
Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements, shape solutions, and deliver work to agreed scope, quality, and timelines
Produce and maintain technical documentation (architectures, policies, runbooks, and support procedures) to support operational resilience and audit readiness
Drive automation and standardisation to improve reliability, reduce manual effort, and support continuous improvement
Support compliance-aligned delivery where required (e.g., UK GDPR, ISO 27001-aligned controls, internal audit support)
Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to technical standards, governance, and best practice
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience
Typically 5–10+ years of progressive IT experience in one or more areas: cloud, cybersecurity, networking, systems, ITSM, DevOps, enterprise applications, or data platforms
Practical experience with relevant tools and platforms, such as:
Cloud: AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud
Identity and access: Active Directory, Entra ID (Azure AD), SSO/MFA, RBAC
ITSM: ServiceNow, Jira Service Management, or similar
Security: SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management, endpoint security, monitoring
Networking: routing/switching, firewalls, VPN, Wi-Fi, DNS/DHCP
Automation/scripting: PowerShell, Python, Bash, Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform)
Strong troubleshooting skills, stakeholder communication, and documentation capability
Professional working proficiency in English (written and verbal)
Eligibility to work in the UK and willingness to complete role-appropriate pre-employment screening (e.g., right to work checks and background screening where required)
Benefits
Private Healthcare Plan
Pension Plans
Leave Package
Training & Development
Life Assurance
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