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IT Manager
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Derby, Derbyshire, DE1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-07-27
Listing for:
Match Performance
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-27
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Technology Transformation | Cyber Security | Azure | Infrastructure | Process Improvement
Location:
Hybrid (UK-based with client site travel as required)
Contract:
Outside IR35
Rate: £550–£650 per day
Duration:
Initial 6 months (likely extension)
About the Role
Our client is seeking an experienced IT Improvement Manager to undertake a comprehensive review of their current technology landscape, identify opportunities for improvement and lead the delivery of strategic and operational enhancements.
This is a hands-on consultancy role suited to someone who enjoys assessing existing IT environments, challenging the status quo and implementing practical improvements that enhance security, resilience, efficiency and overall business performance.
The successful candidate will work closely with senior stakeholders to evaluate current infrastructure, systems, processes and governance before developing and delivering a prioritised improvement roadmap.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a broad technical background who combines strong strategic thinking with the ability to deliver tangible change.
Key Responsibilities
Technology Review & Assessment
* Conduct a comprehensive review of the organisation's IT infrastructure, applications, security posture and operational processes.
* Evaluate existing technology against industry best practice.
* Identify technical debt, operational risks and opportunities for improvement.
* Review current cloud architecture, infrastructure and support arrangements.
* Assess business continuity and disaster recovery capability.
Cyber Security
* Review the organisation's cyber security maturity.
* Identify vulnerabilities and recommend improvements.
* Assess security policies, controls and governance.
* Review identity and access management.
* Evaluate endpoint security, patch management and vulnerability management.
* Support alignment with Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO
27001 or other recognised frameworks where appropriate.
* Recommend improvements to security monitoring and incident response capability.
Microsoft Azure & Cloud
* Review the existing Azure environment.
* Assess cloud architecture, governance and security.
* Identify opportunities for optimisation and cost reduction.
* Recommend improvements across:
* Azure Active Directory (Entra )
* Virtual Machines
* Networking
* Storage
* Backup & Recovery
* Azure Security Centre / Microsoft Defender
* Conditional Access
* Identity Management
* Support cloud migration or optimisation initiatives where required
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