Job Title: Infrastructure Manager (Hands-On)
Experience Level: (Associate Director / Director Level)
Sector: Financial Services
Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced, hands-on Infrastructure Manager to lead and support critical infrastructure operations within a fast-paced financial services environment. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who combines deep technical expertise with the ability to manage a small team and make high-impact decisions, particularly in data centre environments.
Key Responsibilities
*Provide hands-on leadership across infrastructure, networking, and data centre operations
*Manage and mentor a small team of engineers, ensuring high performance and technical excellence
*Take ownership of data centre events, including incident response, escalation, and decision-making
*Oversee and support network architecture including Metropolitan Area Network/WAN environments
*Design, implement, and maintain load balancing solutions
*Lead infrastructure projects across virtualisation, networking, and hardware platforms
*Ensure resilience, scalability, and security of infrastructure systems
*Work closely with stakeholders to align infrastructure strategy with business objectives
Technical Requirements
*Strong expertise in network and data centre infrastructure
*In-depth knowledge of Metropolitan Area Network/WAN technologies
*Proven experience with load balancing solutions
*Solid background in virtualisation technologies
*Familiarity with enterprise hardware platforms (e.g. G systems)
*Experience working with Dell enterprise environments ("Dell dark" environments desirable)
*Strong understanding of infrastructure within financial services environments
Qualifications & Experience
*Experience in infrastructure or network engineering roles
*Currently operating at Associate Director or Director level (or equivalent seniority)
*CCNA certification required; MCSC (or equivalent) highly desirable
*Engineering degree (or equivalent technical qualification)
*Demonstrated experience in a hands-on technical leadership role
Candidate Profile
*Highly technical and hands-on, with a proactive approach to problem-solving
*Seasoned professional with strong decision-making capabilities under pressure
*Comfortable balancing strategic oversight with day-to-day operational involvement
*Excellent communication and leadership skills
If you are a seasoned infrastructure professional who thrives in a hands-on role and enjoys leading from the front, we would love to hear from you.


McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.