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Head of Technical Support

Job in Watford, Hertfordshire, NN6, England, UK
Listing for: Burns Sheehan
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-10
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    IT Project Manager, Systems Administrator
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 GBP Yearly GBP 80000.00 YEAR
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Senior Director - Head of Platform Engineering, Infrastructure & Security

Head 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

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  • Seniority level Director
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    Full-time
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    Information Technology
  • Industries Technology, Information and Media

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