Job Title: IT Infrastructure Team Lead
Location: Preston /Warton; Lancashire.
Salary: Up to £60,000 depending on experience

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:

Essential:

• Proven experience in a team leader or supervisory role
• Installing, configuring and supporting Windows and/or Linux operating systems
• Detailed understanding of network architecture, with a focus on Palo Alto firewall and network security technologies
• In-depth knowledge of hypervisor technologies, including VMware, VxRail and Hyper-V
• Experience using a variety of IT administration and management applications
• Awareness of cyber security methodologies and best practices

Desirable:

• Experience administering virtualisation and cloud platforms, including Citrix and thin client technologies

• Day-to-day management of the team, including task delegation, performance reviews, and the promotion of a collaborative and efficient working environment
• Leading the support and management of the business infrastructure across Windows and Linux platforms
• Designing, deploying and maintaining the organisation’s IT infrastructure, including servers, storage, networking and security systems
• Overseeing the installation, configuration and deployment of IT hardware, drawing on your infrastructure hosting experience
• Investigating and resolving problems by gathering information from physical and informational sources, reviewing platform or assembly defects, and ensuring comprehensive understanding of issues
• Administering a virtualised production environment using industry-standard tools
• Regular engagement with senior stakeholders to ensure alignment on objectives and strategic priorities