IT Infrastructure Team Lead

IT Infrastructure Team Lead Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per annum Location: London/Hybrid – home based, however, travel to site as and when required. My client is a privatley owned insurance business who are recruiting an IT infrastructure Team Lead. they are dedicated to advancing their IT strategy to achieve ultimate system efficiency, reliability, and excellence in end-user experience. They operate within a modern workplace ecosystem, prioritizing best practices and security. the IT infrastructure team lead will be responsible for the day to day management of a small team whilst still being hands on around the it infrastructure.  Responsibilities: Leadership: Lead a team of skilled infrastructure professionals and third-party vendors, overseeing all infrastructure services. Infrastructure Design: Collect and analyze data to design scalable, budget-conscious infrastructure solutions  cutting-edge technologies. Security Management: Identify and mitigate potential threats, embed security standards, and ensure compliance. Disaster Recovery: Contribute to detailed disaster recovery planning to ensure efficient backup solutions for all infrastructure elements. Infrastructure Provisioning and Configuration Management: Set up and maintain IT resources, ensuring system consistency through templated/code-based approaches. Infrastructure Monitoring and Logging: Continuously monitor performance and health data across various assets, facilitating proactive issue detection and resolution. Infrastructure Upgrades: Plan and implement software updates, system upgrades, and new elements, acting as a project manager for seamless integration. Acquisition Integrations: Support technical tasks for acquisition integration, ensuring smooth transitions and positive experiences for incoming staff. Documentation and Reporting: Create and update technical documentation, including hardware/software components, performance reports, and problem-solving guidelines. Cross-Team Communication: Translate business requirements into technical implementations, fostering communication between non-tech stakeholders and IT staff. Technical Skills: Proficiency in building and deploying physical, cloud, hybrid, cloud-native, and serverless architectures. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Azure Virtual Desktop, and Fortinet Next-Generation Firewalls. Experience with backup management, email technologies, Microsoft Security stack, migration tools, and Microsoft Intune. Broad IT background including Windows operating systems, Active Directory, M365, networks, virtual machines, and DNS. Microsoft certifications: AZ-104 (Microsoft Azure Administrator), AZ-305 (Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure), Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert. Behavioral Skills: Strong leadership and people management skills. Excellent project management and coordination abilities. Security-focused with a commitment to best practices. Collaborative mindset, eager to share ideas with the team. Ability to effectively communicate technical information to diverse audiences. Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Willingness to travel to company offices as needed for project work. To discuss this IT infrastructure team lead opportunity in more detail, please APPLY NOW for a no obligation chat with your VIQU Consultant. Additionally, you can contact Adam Pettitt, by exploring the VIQU IT Recruitment website. To be the first to hear about other exciting opportunities, technology, and recruitment news, please also follow us at ‘VIQU IT Recruitment’ on LinkedIn, and Twitter: @VIQU_UK