IT Manager
| Posting date: | 26 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £43,000 to £65,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 September 2025 |
| Location: | EC4M 7JN |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | IT-SOHO LIMITED |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
️ Job Title: IT Manager – Cyber Security Focus
Location: Hybrid, United Kingdom Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: ££43,000 – £65,000 per annum (plus benefits) Visa Sponsorship: Available (Skilled Worker Visa – SOC 2132: IT Managers)
About Us
We are a UK-based IT solutions company providing end-to-end technology services across infrastructure, cybersecurity, and cloud transformation. Our clients span multiple sectors including finance, retail, and manufacturing, and we are committed to delivering innovative and secure solutions that enable businesses to thrive.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced IT Manager with a strong background in Cyber Security to lead our IT operations and client-facing solution delivery. This role combines strategic leadership, technical solution design, and customer engagement. The successful candidate will not only manage our internal IT estate but also design and deliver secure infrastructure solutions for external clients, ensuring compliance with modern cyber security standards and best practices.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead IT infrastructure strategy, operations, and service delivery across internal and client environments
• Design and deliver cyber security–focused IT solutions(e.g. secure cloud migrations, endpoint protection, SIEM/SOC integration)
• Work directly with external clients to assess requirements, propose solutions, and ensure secure delivery of IT projects
• Oversee network, server, and cloud security including Microsoft Azure, O365, and hybrid environments
• Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, GDPR, NIST, and UK cyber security frameworks
• Develop and implement incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans
• Manage IT budgets, licensing, vendor contracts, and technical staff
• Support pre-sales activities with solution design and technical documentation
• Act as the escalation point for cyber security incidents and advise on mitigation strategies
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and skills development to IT engineers
✅ Requirements
Essential:
• MSc in Cyber Security, Information Security, or equivalent postgraduate qualification
• 5+ years’ proven experience in IT management, infrastructure, and cyber security roles
• Strong technical knowledge of Microsoft Azure, O365, Windows Server, Active Directory, and networking
• Experience delivering client-facing solutions, with a focus on secure architecture and cyber risk mitigation
• Hands-on experience in vulnerability management, endpoint protection, and cloud security controls
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Desirable:
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Microsoft Security Engineer, or CompTIA Security+
• Experience in managed services environments (MSP)
• Knowledge of firewall configuration, penetration testing coordination, or SOC services
• Familiarity with ITIL processes and service management frameworks
What We Offer
• Competitive salary and performance bonuses
• Hybrid/flexible working environment
• Company-funded certifications and training (Microsoft, ISC², CompTIA)
• Opportunity to work directly with a wide range of UK and international clients
• Relocation support and Skilled Worker visa sponsorship available
Location: Hybrid, United Kingdom Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: ££43,000 – £65,000 per annum (plus benefits) Visa Sponsorship: Available (Skilled Worker Visa – SOC 2132: IT Managers)
About Us
We are a UK-based IT solutions company providing end-to-end technology services across infrastructure, cybersecurity, and cloud transformation. Our clients span multiple sectors including finance, retail, and manufacturing, and we are committed to delivering innovative and secure solutions that enable businesses to thrive.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced IT Manager with a strong background in Cyber Security to lead our IT operations and client-facing solution delivery. This role combines strategic leadership, technical solution design, and customer engagement. The successful candidate will not only manage our internal IT estate but also design and deliver secure infrastructure solutions for external clients, ensuring compliance with modern cyber security standards and best practices.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead IT infrastructure strategy, operations, and service delivery across internal and client environments
• Design and deliver cyber security–focused IT solutions(e.g. secure cloud migrations, endpoint protection, SIEM/SOC integration)
• Work directly with external clients to assess requirements, propose solutions, and ensure secure delivery of IT projects
• Oversee network, server, and cloud security including Microsoft Azure, O365, and hybrid environments
• Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, GDPR, NIST, and UK cyber security frameworks
• Develop and implement incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans
• Manage IT budgets, licensing, vendor contracts, and technical staff
• Support pre-sales activities with solution design and technical documentation
• Act as the escalation point for cyber security incidents and advise on mitigation strategies
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and skills development to IT engineers
✅ Requirements
Essential:
• MSc in Cyber Security, Information Security, or equivalent postgraduate qualification
• 5+ years’ proven experience in IT management, infrastructure, and cyber security roles
• Strong technical knowledge of Microsoft Azure, O365, Windows Server, Active Directory, and networking
• Experience delivering client-facing solutions, with a focus on secure architecture and cyber risk mitigation
• Hands-on experience in vulnerability management, endpoint protection, and cloud security controls
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Desirable:
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Microsoft Security Engineer, or CompTIA Security+
• Experience in managed services environments (MSP)
• Knowledge of firewall configuration, penetration testing coordination, or SOC services
• Familiarity with ITIL processes and service management frameworks
What We Offer
• Competitive salary and performance bonuses
• Hybrid/flexible working environment
• Company-funded certifications and training (Microsoft, ISC², CompTIA)
• Opportunity to work directly with a wide range of UK and international clients
• Relocation support and Skilled Worker visa sponsorship available