About this role
Salary: £32,000 - 38,000 per year
Requirements: Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking, routing, switching and VLAN segmentationExperience configuring firewalls and secure remote access (VPN, port forwarding, NAT policies)Advanced Windows administration experienceExperience managing Microsoft 365 / hybrid environmentsGood knowledge of VOIP telephony systemsVirtualisation experience (VMware or Hyper-V)Strong troubleshooting methodology across network, system and application layersUnderstanding of cybersecurity principles and secure system designExperience with enterprise-level IP-based CCTV, Access Control and Intercom systemsKnowledge of ONVIF, SIP, RTSP and related protocolsExperience with PowerShell scripting and task automationFamiliarity with backup and disaster recovery solutionsExperience within the electronic security integration sectorAnalytical and methodical approachStrong documentation disciplineComfortable working at both architectural and hands-on levelsProactive and solutions-drivenAble to manage multiple technical streams simultaneouslyLocated within 20 miles of Manchester M34GCSE or equivalent5 years of system administration experienceFull UK Driving LicenceUnited Kingdom work authorisation Responsibilities: Take ownership of the configuration, validation and optimisation of integrated IP-based security systems prior to deploymentArchitect, configure, harden and performance-test CCTV, Access Control, Intruder and Intercom systems in a controlled pre-build environmentConfigure network topology including VLAN segmentation, firewall rules, routing, NAT and VPN accessImplement secure remote access solutions and hardened configurationsValidate firmware, patch levels and cybersecurity posture prior to site deploymentTest system resilience, redundancy, failover and storage performancePre-stage cloud-connected security platforms and hybrid integrationsProduce configuration documentation, network diagrams and deployment packsEvaluate and benchmark new hardware, VMS platforms and access control technologiesProvide Tier 3 technical escalation support to field engineersAdminister and optimise internal infrastructure including Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and Group PolicyManage our Microsoft 365 tenant including SharePoint, Exchange Online, conditional access and security policiesSupport hybrid identity with on-prem AD and Azure AD / Entra IDMaintain and optimise virtualised environments using VMware or Hyper-VManage backup solutions, disaster recovery strategy and business continuity planningMaintain core network infrastructure including Layer 2/3 switching, VLANs, trunking, firewall policy, VPN and SD-WAN where applicableOversee endpoint provisioning, MDM policies and lifecycle managementImplement cybersecurity best practices including MFA, least-privilege access, system hardening and vulnerability remediationLead internal IT improvement projects from design to deploymentAdminister internal helpdesk and documentation systemsProvide 2nd and 3rd line technical support to engineers and key customersAssist with website infrastructure and hosting environmentsManage and optimise our digital platforms and social channels Technologies: Active DirectoryArchitectAzureCloudFirewallFirmwareHardwareHyper-VSupportMicrosoft 365NATNetworkPowerShellSecuritySharePointTCP/IPVPNVMwareWindowsOffice 365 More:
We are seeking a highly skilled IT Infrastructure & Support Technician to take ownership of the configuration, validation and optimisation of integrated IP-based security systems prior to deployment. This is a full-time, in-person role based in Manchester M34, with a salary of £32,000 to £38,000 per year and benefits including company pension, cycle to work scheme and on-site parking. The role offers genuine technical ownership of pre-deployment security builds, influence over infrastructure standards and cybersecurity posture, exposure to emerging IP security and hybrid cloud technologies, and the opportunity to shape our internal IT strategy.
last updated 34 week of 2026