Head of IT and Security - Noordwes, South Africa - Ascent People Ltd

Head of IT and Security - Noordwes, South Africa - Ascent People Ltd

Ascent People Ltd Noordwes

2 days ago

Description

Are you a seasoned Infrastructure and Security Manager, IT Manager, or Head of IT with a passion for driving technology solutions forward? Do you thrive in dynamic environments and possess a knack for leading small teams to success? If so, our client wants you to join their team in Manchester City Centre, offering hybrid working options.

Role: Head of IT and Security

Location: Manchester City Centre

Industry: Financial Services

Working Arrangement: Hybrid Working

As the Head of IT and Security, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of our client’s IT infrastructure. You will lead a small team of talented IT professionals to ensure seamless operations and develop strategies to enhance security, scalability, and efficiency.

Experience needed for the Head of IT and Security:

• Experience of leading a small team of technical experts and 3rd parties to deliver high-quality work.
• Experience of configuring and managing hybrid Azure estate including IaaS and PaaS solutions.
• Proficiency in VMware vSphere and experience with Hyper-V solutions (Dell Hardware).
• Strong Microsoft Office 365 administration skills, including hybrid Azure deployments.
• 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.
• Extensive 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:

Our client prides itself on innovation, excellence, and fostering a collaborative work environment. In this role, you’ll enjoy substantial autonomy within the company and will be rewarded competitively.