Job Title: IT Manager                 
Location: Barnoldswick              
Job Type: Full time, office based
Package: – £40-50k + Benefits Package
 

Overview:

Unify have partnered with a top Aerospace & Defence company based in Lancashire who are looking for an experienced IT Manager to build a state-of-the-art IT infrastructure in collaboration with the CEO, Head of Operations and leadership team. Aiming to be the most data-driven, agile, lean and fast-paced airframe components partner one can think of, building the factory of the future.

Responsibilities:

• Provide key insight and implement a new MRP/ERP system and support the wider System Architecture. Enabling scalability and growth.
• Provide end user training and support and ensure prompt resolution to issues.
• Align our IT infrastructure with current and future business requirements and goals.
• Manage the IT estate and ensure system cost-effectiveness.
• Evaluate risk, develop, and test network recovery and backup processes.
• Support the company's administrative functions.
• Ensure that IT activities are within the limits of applicable laws, codes and regulations.
• Test, troubleshoot and adjust information systems to operate effectively.
• Implement security protocols on the network, data storage and communication systems.
• Maintain exemplary documentation, training materials, asset registers and data standards.
• Mentor team members to follow IT standards and guidelines.
• Implement and maintain NIST framework solution.
• Update and maintain the company online premise for documentation, aligning with the SMT.
• Lead the company Cyber Security strategy, implement, and maintain.
• Manage the daily operations of our network, security, and cloud infrastructure.

What do I need?

• 3+ years' experience in IT support and management with an educational history that reflects your level of skills and knowledge.
• Experience of MRP/ERP, MES implementations or operations.
• Experience in managing Microsoft environments including 365.
• Microsoft 365 administration certifications.
• Security, Compliance, Endpoint Manager and Identity knowledge.
• Knowledge of relevant IT standards and practices.
• Experience of Cyber Essentials, NIST or ISO27001.
• Knowledge of hardware and software infrastructure systems (servers, firewalls, switches)
• The ability to carry out installations, upgrades, and maintenance.
• The ability to proactively identify, prioritise and solve problems logically and autonomously. (e.g., troubleshooting, root cause analysis, remediations)
• NIST framework experience.
• Excellent communication and organisation skills.