IT Infrastructure Engineer Team Leader - Morgan McKinley

About the role

You won't just be maintaining the status quo; you will be the architect of growth. Your remit covers everything from high-level network design to mentoring your direct reports . Whether you are managing 2 or 4 team members-with the potential to oversee software specialists in the future-you will define the roadmaps that keep this organization at the cutting edge .

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and inspire a team of IT professionals, ensuring the service desk and infrastructure functions are high-performing and motivated .
• Infrastructure Evolution: Design and deploy robust server, cloud, and network solutions (LAN/WAN/WiFi) to boost system performance and scalability .
• Security & Compliance: Act as the guardian of the estate, maintaining rigorous controls aligned with ISO27001, Cyber Essentials, and GDPR .
• Operational Excellence: Oversee lifecycle management for hardware and software, automate repetitive tasks, and ensure disaster recovery protocols are bulletproof .
• Escalation Lead: Serve as the final point of call for complex technical issues, performing deep-dive root cause analysis to prevent recurrence .
• What You'll Bring Experience: At least 3 years in a leadership or senior infrastructure role within a mid-to-large scale environment .
• Technical Depth: Extensive knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, Hyper-V, and Linux .
• Networking & Storage: Proficiency with Aruba networking, firewalls, and Dell EMC storage (or similar enterprise-grade tech) .
• Cloud & Service: Strong experience with Microsoft 365/Hybrid cloud and a solid understanding of ITIL frameworks .
• Mindset: A logical, methodical problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments .
• Package & Hours Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 (dependent on team size and experience) .
• Location: Milton Keynes .
• Standard Hours: Mon-Thu (08:00 - 17:00) and an early finish on Fridays (16:00) .
• Flexibility: Occasional out-of-hours work will be required for planned maintenance and critical deadlines .

Additional Information

Are you a technical heavyweight with a natural flair for leadership? We are looking for a proactive IT Infrastructure Engineer / Team Leader to take the reins of a growing technical department in Milton Keynes. This is a pivotal role where you will balance hands-on technical architecture with the strategic management of a talented support team. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will be the driving force behind the resilience, security, and innovation of the entire digital estate .

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