IT Infrastructure & Systems Manager (IT)

Nexus Jobs Limited
London

IT Infrastructure & Systems Manager We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior IT Infrastructure Manager with at least 7 to 10 years experience to oversee, manage, and continuously improve the organization's IT infrastructure, enterprise systems, network environment, and end-user computing services. The successful candidate will ensure the availability, security, performance, and resilience of critical business systems while leading technical teams and supporting key stakeholders across the organization. This role requires a strong blend of technical expertise, leadership capability, operational excellence, and stakeholder management skills, within a complex enterprise environment that includes financial, trading, and treasury systems. Please note that this is a completely hands-on role and you must be able to be a Network Engineer, Network Security and Systems Manager all rolled in to on efunction. Role Description The IT Infrastructure & Systems Manager is a full-time role based in London with a hybrid working arrangement, combining on-site presence with some work from home. This role is responsible for managing and maintaining the organization's core IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, storage, and cloud services. Day-to-day tasks include overseeing system administration, monitoring performance and availability, implementing security best practices, and coordinating backup and disaster recovery processes. The role involves leading and supporting IT operations, resolving complex technical issues, and ensuring that systems, applications, and services remain stable and secure. The IT Infrastructure & Systems Manager will collaborate with internal stakeholders, manage vendors and service providers, contribute to IT strategy and roadmaps, and document procedures, standards, and configuration changes. Qualifications

  • Strong foundation in Information Technology and IT Operations, including infrastructure design, capacity planning, and service management.
  • Hands-on experience with System Administration and Troubleshooting across Windows and/or Linux environments, virtualization, and cloud platforms.
  • Proficiency in Network Security, including firewalls, VPNs, endpoint protection, access control, and security monitoring.
  • Proven ability to manage IT projects, prioritize tasks, and deliver improvements on time and within scope.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
  • Experience leading or mentoring IT team members or support staff is highly desirable.
  • Relevant certifications (eg, ITIL, Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA, or cloud certifications) are an advantage.
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Infrastructure & Systems Management Administer, maintain, and optimize Windows and Linux server environments. Manage VMware virtualized infrastructure (vSphere 8 and above). Oversee enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions using Veeam Backup & Replication. Manage Veeam ONE monitoring and Veeam Recovery Orchestrator (VRO) environments. Administer endpoint security and encryption solutions, including Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) and Symantec Endpoint Encryption (SEE). Support endpoint DLP, SIEM, and security monitoring tools (eg, Splunk, Tenable). Manage patching processes using ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus. Support Microsoft 365 services and related cloud technologies. In depth understanding of Cyber ??security Monitor system performance, capacity, availability, and infrastructure health. Ensure compliance with IT governance, security policies, and operational standards. End-User Computing Support Provide advanced desktop, laptop, printer, Mobile device (iOS) and branch office IT support. Deliver AV support for meeting rooms, conferencing, presentations, and collaboration systems. Manage OS deployment, imaging, image creation, maintenance, and software packaging. Administer Active Directory (AD), Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and user provisioning and NTFS permissions. Support Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint. Resolve technical incidents and service requests in line with agreed SLAs. Enterprise Applications & Financial Systems Support Support and administer business-critical applications, including: Bloomberg FXT and Refinitiv Eikon, Murex Treasury System, SWIFT Alliance Access (SAA), 1AML, SIBS, GFMS, COP Support enterprise file synchronization and replication solutions (eg, Syncovery, other SFTP). Networking Configure and support Cisco switches and routers. Administer FortiGate firewall environments. Strong network fundamentals: DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, Routing and connectivity troubleshooting. Monitor network performance, availability, and security posture. Security & Endpoint Management Support vulnerability management using tools such as Tenable. Manage security monitoring and log analysis tools (eg, Splunk). Perform SSL/TLS certificate lifecycle management using OpenSSL. Create and manage CSRs, certificate chains, and private keys. Ensure adherence to cybersecurity policies, standards, and regulatory requirements. Support physical access control systems (eg, Paxton) Governance, Documentation & Process Improvement Develop, maintain, and enforce IT policies, standards, and operational procedures. Produce system architecture diagrams, technical documentation, SOP's, and performance reports. Identify and drive opportunities for automation and service improvement. Support technology planning, infrastructure modernization, and transformation initiatives. Operating Systems Windows 11 Windows Server 2019/2022 (or equivalent enterprise environments) Red Hat Linux Infrastructure & Virtualization VMware vSphere / vCenter (v8.0.3 and above) Veeam Backup & Replication Veeam ONE, VRO Microsoft Office 365 ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus SaaS solutions SQL Server Security Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) Symantec Endpoint Encryption (SEE) SentinelOne ? EDR/XDR Endpoint DLP solutions Firewall administration Vulnerability management tools (eg, Tenable) SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk) Networking Cisco Switches and Routers FortiGate Firewalls LAN/WAN networking and routing Hardware & Storage Dell PowerEdge Servers Dell PowerVault SAN Storage Technical Competencies Data analysis and operational reporting Desktop and laptop support Infrastructure monitoring and performance management Certificate lifecycle management (SSL/TLS) Windows imaging and deployment, GPO, NTFS PowerShell scripting SQL Server administration Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and deployment processes Architecture review and systems optimization Asset management 7+ years of experience in enterprise IT infrastructure and systems administration. Experience within financial services, banking, trading, or treasury environments. Proven experience managing mission-critical infrastructure and applications. Experience operating within regulated and security-focused environments. Able to provide support to VIP stakeholders This is a hybrid role with 3 days at the office in Central London. Salary for this role will be in the range £60K - £65K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability. Candidate profile: Please note that this is a completely hands-on role and you must be able to be a Network Engineer, Network Security and Systems Manager all rolled in to one function.

Posted 2026-06-25

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