IT Manager

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.