Infrastructure Manager / Technical Lead - Hybrid - Reading

Location: Hybrid (3 days on-site near Reading, Berkshire)

Are you an experienced Infrastructure professional ready to step into a hands-on leadership role? Our fast-growing technology-driven company near Reading is seeking an Infrastructure Manager / Technical Lead to take ownership of our core IT systems, drive improvement, and lead a small team in a dynamic, high-performance environment.

About the Role:

This is a hybrid and hands-on leadership position where you'll play a critical role in supporting, managing, and evolving our infrastructure landscape. You'll combine deep technical expertise with strategic insight to ensure robust, secure, and scalable IT services.

Key Responsibilities:

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Lead and mentor a small team of infrastructure engineers

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Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues (network, server, hosting)

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Analyse infrastructure performance and produce client-facing SLA reports

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Drive improvements in system architecture and operational processes

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Recommend future infrastructure strategies to support business growth

Technical Requirements:

We're looking for a solid technical leader with expertise in:

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Microsoft Windows Server environments

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CISCO networking - firewalls, switches, routers

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TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN - strong networking fundamentals

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Web hosting & Microsoft IIS

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Linux systems & Docker containers

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Good knowledge of data centre operations is a strong plus

Why this role ?

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Make an impact in a strategic role with room for innovation

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Work in a collaborative and skilled technical environment

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Hybrid working model with a mix of home and on-site days

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Excellent career development opportunities

Location:

Our office is located just outside Reading, easily accessible from the town centre and surrounding Berkshire areas. On-site attendance is required 3 times per week