IT Infrastructure Manager

As the IT Infrastructure Manager, I will manage the IT infrastructure, whether physical or virtual, on-premises or hosted off-site. My responsibilities will include: - Managing, training, and mentoring the IT infrastructure technicians - Strategically planning the Schools IT infrastructure, including networking and cybersecurity, in collaboration with other senior members of the IT Department - Taking responsibility for the Schools infrastructure security, including proactive risk management, patching, and resilience planning - Overseeing backup, restore, and recovery systems, ensuring regular testing, secure storage, and compliance with school policies and industry best practices - Contributing to the planning, maintenance, and testing of business continuity and disaster recovery measures - Leading all infrastructure projects while delegating appropriately but retaining ownership - Developing and implementing policies and procedures for IT infrastructure systems - Monitoring and providing regular reports on the health, capacity, and performance of the IT infrastructure - Managing ownership, registration, and renewals of all internet domains and certificates - Providing leadership and guidance for IT infrastructure technicians while maintaining succession planning and continuity of service - Ensuring all aspects of the Schools IT infrastructure are accurately documented and regularly updated - Managing and supporting relationships with suppliers and service providers - Staying up to date with current and emerging trends and industry best practices - Supporting the Director of Information Technology in budget planning and forecasting - Attending internal and external training as necessary and working within industry-standard legislation, policies, and procedures - Undertaking other necessary duties as required