Managing Technical Lead at The Key Recruitment Group March, 2025

Managing Technical Lead at The Key Recruitment Group March, 2025

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Your Role: Architect, Lead, Elevate

  • As a Managing Tech Lead, you’ll spearhead the technical vision, optimise enterprise IT environments, and ensure seamless infrastructure performance. Leading a team of L2 and L3 Engineers, you’ll be the go-to escalation point for complex challenges, collaborating with senior stakeholders, architects, and vendors to modernize IT operations.

What You’ll Do:

Technical Strategy & Architecture

  • Define and implement a future-proof IT infrastructure strategy—scalability, security, and high availability are key.
  • Oversee and optimize Windows, Linux, VMware, Citrix, Entra AD, M365, and Exchange environments.
  • Architect networking solutions (Cisco, Meraki, VPNs, Palo Alto), storage (SANs, iSCSI), and cloud platforms.
  • Lead cloud migration, automation, and DevOps initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce operational overhead.
  • Ensure robust disaster recovery, backup, and business continuity using Veeam, iLand, and replication solutions.
  • Deploy enterprise IT monitoring tools (PRTG) for predictive maintenance and performance visibility.

Leadership & Team Management

  • Mentor, develop, and inspire a team of L2 and L3 Engineers to achieve technical excellence.
  • Oversee workload distribution, operational efficiency, and SLA-driven performance.
  • Foster collaboration between IT, security, DevOps, and business units to drive cohesive solutions.
  • Act as the final escalation point for critical technical issues, delivering expert guidance.

Service Management & Process Optimisation

  • Own and enhance end-to-end IT service management (ITSM) processes using ServiceNow.
  • Drive compliance with ITIL frameworks and industry best practices.
  • Develop and enforce IT policies, procedures, and change management strategies to ensure smooth operations.
  • Utilize ServiceNow analytics to generate performance insights and optimize IT workflows.

Security, Compliance & Risk Management

  • Implement and maintain enterprise security policies, access controls, and compliance frameworks (ISO, NIST, GDPR).
  • Collaborate with security teams to enhance incident response, threat detection, and system integrity.
  • Oversee security tools like Darktrace, Zscaler, and CrowdStrike to fortify cybersecurity defenses.
  • Manage endpoint security with Ivanti Security Control to safeguard enterprise devices.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

  • Leverage AI, automation, and DevOps methodologies to drive IT modernization.
  • Stay ahead of emerging technologies to ensure best-in-class IT solutions.
  • Develop performance dashboards and analytics to track system health and efficiency.

What You Bring to the Table

  • Proven experience in enterprise IT, with a proven track record in infrastructure leadership and service delivery.
  • Deep expertise in Windows Server, Linux, VMware, Citrix, Entra AD, M365, and Exchange.
  • Strong networking skills (Cisco, Meraki, VPNs, Palo Alto, Brocade Fibre, HPE switches).
  • Extensive experience in cloud solutions, automation, and DevOps (Azure DevOps, GitHub, GitLab, Python, PowerShell).
  • ITSM expertise, especially with ServiceNow for incident, problem, and change management.
  • Proficiency in enterprise monitoring tools (PRTG) for IT visibility and automation.
  • Strong strategic mindset with hands-on expertise in SQL, security policies, and compliance.
  • Leadership, stakeholder management, and project delivery experience.
  • Certifications (preferred): MCSE, CCNP, VCP, Citrix CCE-V, ITIL, TOGAF, CISSP, AWS/Azure Architect.

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