IT Infrastructure Jobs

Are you an experienced IT professional with a strong technical background and a passion for leadership?

Infrastructure Manager jobs offer an exciting opportunity to oversee complex technology environments, drive innovation, and ensure the reliability of business-critical systems.

At Stafffinders, we work with leading organisations across the UK to recruit skilled Infrastructure Managers who can balance technical expertise with strategic management. Whether you’re managing cloud platforms, on-premise systems, or hybrid environments, our IT recruitment specialists can connect you with roles that match your experience and ambitions.

What Does an Infrastructure Manager Do?

An Infrastructure Manager plays a crucial role in managing and maintaining an organisation’s IT systems, ensuring they run efficiently, securely, and reliably. This includes overseeing servers, networks, storage, and cloud solutions while leading a team of technical specialists to deliver seamless IT services. Typical responsibilities include:

• Leading and mentoring technical teams to ensure exceptional service delivery.

• Owning and managing the organisation’s infrastructure services.

• Collaborating with Project Management teams to oversee project schedules, priorities, and dependencies.

• Partnering with Support Managers to resolve issues and implement proactive service improvements.

• Managing annual infrastructure refresh plans and budgets.

• Ensuring performance management and professional development for all team members.

• Reviewing and developing IT standards, documentation, and working practices.

Infrastructure Managers act as the bridge between technical teams and senior stakeholders, turning complex infrastructure challenges into clear, actionable business solutions.

Skills and Experience Required for Infrastructure Manager Jobs

To succeed in an Infrastructure Manager job, you’ll need a strong combination of leadership, communication, and hands-on technical skills.

Core competencies include:

• Proven experience managing and developing technical teams across multiple locations.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.

• Strong operational delivery and project management skills.

• Experience with ITIL frameworks and best practices for service delivery.

• Proven ability to implement process improvements and manage external suppliers.

Technical experience may include:

• Microsoft infrastructure technologies: Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Exchange.

• Cloud platforms: Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.

• Virtualisation: VMware or Hyper-V administration.

• Enterprise storage systems: Dell EMC, NetApp, or similar.

• Backup and recovery technologies.

• Networking fundamentals and understanding of data centre operations.

A relevant IT degree or professional certifications such as ITIL, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, or VMware Certified Professional (VCP) can significantly enhance your prospects.

Key Personal Attributes

Beyond technical expertise, successful Infrastructure Managers demonstrate:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• A proactive approach to continuous improvement.

• Leadership skills with a focus on collaboration and motivation.

• Excellent organisational and planning capabilities.

• The ability to influence and communicate effectively at all levels of the business.

Browse our latest Infrastructure Manager jobs and take the next step in your IT leadership career.