IT Manager

Job Description Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered. IT Manager – (Infrastructure, Azure, Microsoft 365, Security, SaaS, O365, Server, Wi-Fi, Firewalls, EntraID, AzureAD, SharePoint, Networking) – South Manchester – Permanent Charles Simon Associates are currently recruiting for an IT Manager for a well established business based in South Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on IT Manager or a Senior Infrastructure Engineer looking to take a step up, it will involve taking ownership of infrastructure, operations and security across a modern cloud-first technology environment.

The successful candidate will act as the senior technical authority on-site, responsible for ensuring the organisation’s core infrastructure is secure, reliable and scalable. This role will involve working closely with senior technology leadership, supporting business-critical systems and overseeing day-to-day IT operations. This position requires a hands-on approach, combining technical leadership with practical infrastructure delivery.

Location: South Manchester (minimum 4 days onsite) Salary: £60,000 Per Annum D.O.E Skills/Requirements for the IT Manager: Strong experience working with Microsoft 365 including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, Intune and Defender Solid experience working with Microsoft Azure within a cloud-first environment Experience managing identity and access management including Entra ID / Azure AD Strong infrastructure experience including networking, Wi-Fi, firewalls and VoIP Experience in managing SaaS platforms and cloud-based environments Working with endpoint management tools such as Intune and Autopilot Experience supporting backup, disaster recovery and business continuity processes Proven troubleshooting ability across infrastructure, cloud services and endpoints Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Previous experience/exposure of implementing and maintaining Security controls and frameworks is highly desirable Start date is ASAP for the IT Manager The IT Manager will be responsible for: Taking ownership of the organisation’s core IT infrastructure and cloud services Managing and optimise Microsoft 365 and Azure environments Overseeing identity management, endpoint security and access governance Ensuring infrastructure supports a high-performance, cloud-first business environment Maintaining and test backup and disaster recovery processes Supporting the operation of business-critical systems and SaaS platforms Implementing security controls aligned with group security policies and compliance frameworks Providing technical leadership and mentorship to on-site IT support staff xwzovoh Working closely with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure technology supports business needs Managing relationships with technology vendors and third-party providers Maintaining documentation, policies and procedures across the IT environment About You: Experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer or IT Manager Comfortable working in a hands-on technical leadership role Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities Able to work effectively with technical teams and non-technical stakeholders Experience working within cloud-first or SaaS-driven organisations Please send an up-to-date copy of your CV to be considered for the IT Manager IT Manager – (Infrastructure, Azure, Microsoft 365, Security, SaaS, O365, Server, Wi-Fi, Firewalls, EntraID, AzureAD, SharePoint, Networking) – South Manchester – Permanent