Job Vacancy Senior Infrastructure Manager

Job Title: Senior Infrastructure Manager

Location: Canterbury

Salary: £51,760 - £59,138.39 (+ £3,621 Car Allowance) per annum

Job type: Full time, Permanent

We're looking for a Senior Infrastructure Manager to play a significant role in the strategic transformation of our infrastructure from its current to its future state. Helping us modernise and think radically about the role of technology in the future of the organisation.

We've recently brought our ICT services in-house after 15 years of having them outsourced as a shared service. This brings with it a fantastic opportunity to take a fresh look at our infrastructure holistically, and design a modern, secure, reliable and efficient service from the ground up.

You'll join a new team whose job is to deliver ongoing organisational transformation and innovation through the delivery of digital products, services and technologies.

About the role:

• Manage and maintain the infrastructure and networks, both on premise (physical and virtual) and cloud.
• Ensure that infrastructure and systems are secure, available, cost efficient and continuously improved.
• Work with the wider Digital and Technology team and stakeholders (internal and external) to scope and deliver technical projects.
• Manage and mentor junior colleagues, ensuring that we build, document, manage, support and maintain solutions according to business need.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the organisation's technical plans and policies.

About the candidate:

• Proven experience in infrastructure management, including network, servers, storage, and virtualisation.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols, infrastructure technologies, and security principles.
• Solid knowledge of Azure, and experience with cloud migration projects.
• Proficient in infrastructure monitoring and management tools.
• Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to guide and develop junior colleagues to ensure deadlines are met and to specification
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with a modern and strategic mindset.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

What's in it for you?

• Total package of £55,381 - £62,759 per annum (£51,760 - £59,138.39 salary plus a £3,621 per annum car allowance paid alongside your salary)
• Cost of living pay award negotiated annually as a salary increase
• Flexible, hybrid working - we understand the importance of a good work-life balance. Remote working opportunities available.
• We offer a generous annual leave entitlement! You'll receive a minimum of 23 days annual leave, which increases with service, plus bank holidays, plus 3 given days which are usually used over the Christmas period when our main offices are closed. You'll also have the option to buy more annual leave.
• A fantastic Local Government Pension Scheme.
• We'll support and encourage your career by providing excellent opportunities for training and development, as well as cover your Professional Body Membership fees where essential to the role.
• Employee perks, including multiple retailer and lifestyle discounts to help you get the most out of your money and enjoy your free time.
• An easier commute: free use of Canterbury's Park and Ride, flexi bus tickets, reduced train season ticket loans, and a cycle to work scheme.
• Stay healthy: Access to free counselling, advice and webinars through our employee assistance programme, as well as contributions to the cost of Flu Jabs.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion at Canterbury City Council:

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity in everything we do. We provide a safe and welcoming environment where everyone is valued, included and respected.

Our diversity strengthens our ability to serve the diverse communities we support through our work.

To demonstrate this through our actions, all applications are anonymised for the shortlisting panel, allowing all applicants to be assessed on merit alone.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Infrastructure Engineer, IT Manager, Senior IT Engineer, Network Manager, Senior Infrastructure Manager, IT System Manager, Senior System Engineer, 3rd Line Support Engineer, 3rd Line Support, Support Technician, IT Support Engineer, IT Analyst, IT Technician, 3rd Line Support Technician, 3rd Line Helpdesk Engineer, IP Networking, Infrastructure Technician may also be considered for this role.