Full job descriptionNetwork & Infrastructure Manager
Location: Wembley - 5 days on-site
Type: Permanent
Salary: £80-90,000 per annum + permanent benefits
About the Role
We’re supporting a major organisation undergoing a significant digital transformation and modernisation programme. As part of this journey, we’re seeking an experienced Infrastructure & Network Manager to play a critical role in stabilising and evolving core IT foundations.
You will be responsible for ensuring 24/7 continuity across infrastructure and network services. You’ll lead a skilled team, drive operational excellence, and play a key role in reducing technical debt, strengthening security posture, and introducing automation and operational guardrails.
This is a hands-on leadership role offering a balance of BAU support, continuous improvement, and strategic input into platform evolution.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Excellence & Stability
*Own and manage day-to-day operations across core infrastructure, including data centres, LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi, and server environments
*Define, implement, and enforce robust SOPs for backups, disaster recovery, patch management, and hardware lifecycle
*Ensure reliable connectivity between legacy core systems and modern application platforms
*Oversee internal security monitoring and collaborate with external security partners (SOC/MDR)
*Lead incident and problem management activities, including root cause analysis and service restoration
Leadership & Vendor Management
*Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing infrastructure and network team
*Act as the primary point of contact for ISPs, vendors, and Managed Service Providers
*Manage infrastructure budgets, including hardware procurement and vendor spend
*Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align infrastructure services with business needs
Skills & Experience Required
*Proven experience (10+ years) in IT infrastructure management, ideally within a large-scale or complex environment
Strong technical expertise across:
*Networking (TCP/IP, routing, switching, firewalls)
*Azure networking (ExpressRoute, VPN)
*Windows and Linux server environments
*Virtualisation technologies (VMware / Hyper-V)
*Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (IaaS and PaaS)
*Strong working knowledge of Active Directory and associated services (Group Policy, DNS, Sites & Services)
*Experience managing technical teams and operating in high-pressure environments
*Solid understanding of IT Service Management (ITSM), including incident, problem, and change management processes
*Experience with ITSM tools (e.g., Jira) and working within SLA-driven environments
*Familiarity with legacy systems connectivity (e.g., AS/400 / iSeries) is highly beneficial