Head of IT - Noordwes, South Africa - Ascent People LtdAscent People Ltd Noordwes21 hours agoDescriptionSeasoned Infrastructure Manager, IT Manager, or Head of IT with a passion for driving technology solutions forward, thrives in dynamic environments, and leads small teams to success.Role: Head of ITLocation: Manchester City CentreIndustry: Financial ServicesWorking Arrangement: Hybrid WorkingAbout the Role:Design, implement, and maintain IT infrastructure. Lead a small team of IT professionals for seamless operations and develop strategies to enhance security, scalability, and efficiency.Key Responsibilities:Lead a small team of technical experts and 3rd parties to deliver high-quality work.Configure and manage hybrid Azure estate including IaaS and PaaS solutions.Proficient in VMware vSphere and experienced with Hyper-V solutions (Dell Hardware).Extensive hands-on experience in Microsoft Windows network skills including Microsoft AD, Group Policy management, security, DNS, DHCP, DFS, RDP, and other Windows services.Understanding of complex WAN and LAN topologies, Cisco/Meraki Switch configurations.Experience managing Firewall configuration & network security solutions (FortiGate/FortiAnalyzer/FortiClientEMS/FortiToken).Backup & disaster recovery skills with experience in writing Business Continuity plans (Veeam & Zerto replication/365 Backup).Thorough understanding of data security principles and best practices, ideally in a regulated environment.Experience managing cyber security estates, overseeing external penetration assessments and vulnerability assessments.Preferred Qualifications:Experience in private and public cloud data centre management.Level 3 Service Management Framework qualification and knowledge of ITIL.Relevant technical certifications.About the Company:Innovative, excellent, and collaborative work environment. Enjoy substantial autonomy and competitive rewards.
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