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IT Manager

Posted: 29/09/26
Recruiter:SoCode Limited
Reference:3185444120
Type:Permanent
Disciplines: IT Manager
Salary:£60,000 - £70,000 Annual
Location:Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Description: 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 DevOps tooling such as Jenkins or TeamCity
  • 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.

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