IT Manager

IT Manager | Cambridge

Ready to take ownership of an entire IT function and shape the future of technology within a growing, international business?

We're working with an innovative and rapidly expanding technology company looking for an experienced IT Manager to lead and evolve their internal IT operations. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll have the autonomy to drive strategy, improve security, modernise infrastructure, and ensure the business has the technology foundations to support continued growth.
You'll be the go-to IT expert, working closely with senior leadership while managing a diverse technical environment across UK and US operations.

What you'll be doing:
Owning and developing the company's IT strategy, security policies, and best practices
Managing and maintaining core infrastructure including Windows & Linux servers, networking, virtual environments, storage, and telecoms
Ensuring high availability, performance, and security across all business systems
Leading infrastructure projects, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives
Managing relationships with technology vendors and service providers
Overseeing an outsourced IT support partner and ensuring excellent service delivery
Managing backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes
Supporting business growth through scalable, future-proof technology solutions
Building strong relationships across the business and acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders

What we're looking for:

Proven experience in an IT Manager, Infrastructure Manager, or Senior Systems Administrator role
Strong knowledge of Microsoft server environments
Experience supporting and administering Linux servers
Excellent networking knowledge covering LAN, WAN, VLANs, firewalls, VPNs, switches, and routers
Hands-on experience with Hyper-V and virtualised infrastructure
Strong understanding of IT security, governance, and risk management
Ability to influence stakeholders and confidently communicate with senior leadership
Experience evaluating and implementing technology solutions and managing third-party suppliers

Nice to have:
Cloud infrastructure and backup solutions experience
Microsoft 365, Teams and SharePoint administration
Exposure to Jira, Confluence, and Dev Ops tooling such as Jenkins or Team City
Experience working across multiple sites or international offices

Why apply? This is an opportunity to join a growing business where you'll have genuine influence over the technology roadmap. If you enjoy combining strategic thinking with hands-on technical leadership and want to make a visible impact within a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you