Head of Technical Support
Listed on 2026-02-10
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IT/Tech
IT Project Manager, Systems Administrator
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Senior Director - Head of Platform Engineering, Infrastructure & SecurityHead of Application Support - £80,000 + 10% bonus
A leading international provider of critical IoT connectivity solutions is seeking a Head of Application Support to lead a team of software and support engineers. This pivotal role will be instrumental in maintaining and evolving the application platforms that underpin their services , supporting a vast network of over 2 million connected devices globally.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Head of Application Support to take end-to-end ownership of key application platforms, from development through to operation. You'll be a key member of the IT & Cyber Security leadership team, responsible for the availability and performance of these critical alarm signalling applications.
The ideal Head of Application Support will have experience with the following:
- Leading a team of circa 10 IT professionals (predominantly offshore) in the operational and software maintenance of alarm signalling devices and platforms.
- Owning the 2nd/3rd line customer support for application, network, and device-related needs.
- Driving operational and project efforts within the team to ensure reliable change delivery.
- Overseeing team activities, assigning tasks, and ensuring operational delivery meets customer needs.
- Mentoring team members, providing feedback, and setting priorities.
- Ensuring security is integrated into all aspects of the application environment.
- Developing and owning a roadmap of technology projects and changes.
The ideal Head of Application Support will have experience with the following:
- Experience with Microsoft Windows Server and Debian/Ubuntu Linux system administration.
- Line management experience, including managing offshore teams.
- Automation and configuration management skills.
- Experience in IoT and/or Fire and Security or similar industries at scale (100k+ devices).
- Experience with system maintenance, patching, and backups.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced IT leader to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing, private equity-backed international IoT company. If you're ready to lead a dedicated team and take ownership of critical application platforms, please apply!
Head of Application Support - £80,000 + 10% bonus
Seniority level- Seniority level Director
- Employment type
Full-time
- Job function
Information Technology - Industries Technology, Information and Media
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