IT Manager

IT Manager

We have partnered with a leading manufacturing customer in their search for a new hands-on IT Manager. This role requires an individual who has a wealth of technical knowledge and is keen to continue rolling up their sleeves whilst also offering a voice of leadership and direction within the team. This role could be the perfect fit for an individual who has previous management/leadership experience but could also be suitable for someone who is looking for that next step.

Role responsibilities and skills:

• Responsibility for the day to day management of the factory IT support teams
• Provide technical support to and mentor IT team members.
• Set and implement the strategic direction for IT services and infrastructure.
• Managing the operation and maintenance of all corporate computer systems in conjunction with colleagues in multiple locations
• As an IT shared service, provide highly reliable services that are mainly required for factory IT.
• Provide operational support for specialist systems as may be acquired by the Company
• Support the introduction of new systems applications, co-ordinating the actions of external partners and internal departments to ensure successful implementation
• Ensure company systems conform to industry standards of compliance and licensing
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365, Entra ID/Active Directory, Azure, InTune and Teams.
• Manage network configuration LAN, WAN, VPN, Firewall, WI-FI
• Maintain network cyber security. Understands how to mitigate security risks. Manage SOC provider. Implement and maintain cyber security measures in the OT environment.
• Understand virtual environments (VMWare)
• Manage company data and maintain backups and off site storage
• Maintain standards such as TISAX accreditation for information security compliance
• Knowledge of MS SQL management and clustering.
• Hands-on experience of PCs / Laptops / general peripherals