Job Title: Infrastructure Manager (Hands-On)Experience Level: (Associate Director / Director Level)Sector: Financial Services
Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced, hands‑on Infrastructure Manager to lead and support critical infrastructure operations within a fast‑paced financial services environment. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who combines deep technical expertise with the ability to manage a small team and make high‑impact decisions, particularly in data centre environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide hands‑on leadership across infrastructure, networking, and data centre operations
- Manage and mentor a small team of engineers, ensuring high performance and technical excellence
- Take ownership of data centre events, including incident response, escalation, and decision‑making
- Oversee and support network architecture including Metropolitan Area Network/WAN environments
- Design, implement, and maintain load balancing solutions
- Lead infrastructure projects across virtualisation, networking, and hardware platforms
- Ensure resilience, scalability, and security of infrastructure systems
- Work closely with stakeholders to align infrastructure strategy with business objectives
Technical Requirements
- Strong expertise in network and data centre infrastructure
- In-depth knowledge of Metropolitan Area Network/WAN technologies
- Proven experience with load balancing solutions
- Solid background in virtualisation technologies
- Familiarity with enterprise hardware platforms (e.g. G11, 360, 580 systems)
- Experience working with Dell enterprise environments (“Dell dark” environments desirable)
- Strong understanding of infrastructure within financial services environments
Qualifications & Experience
- Experience in infrastructure or network engineering roles
- Currently operating at Associate Director or Director level (or equivalent seniority)
- CCNA certification required; MCSC (or equivalent) highly desirable
- Engineering degree (or equivalent technical qualification)
- Demonstrated experience in a hands‑on technical leadership role
Candidate Profile
- Highly technical and hands‑on, with a proactive approach to problem‑solving
- Seasoned professional with strong decision‑making capabilities under pressure
- Comfortable balancing strategic oversight with day‑to‑day operational involvement
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
If you are a seasoned infrastructure professional who thrives in a hands‑on role and enjoys leading from the front, we would love to hear from you.
McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.
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