IT Systems Manager

IT Systems Manager Locations: Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire Salary: £40000 - £45000 per annum + Company Benefits + Training Development Description Are you an experienced IT Systems Manager looking to take ownership of business-critical IT infrastructure and systems? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where reliability, security, and performance are essential? If so, this could be an excellent opportunity. Impact Recruitment are working with a well-established and expanding business to recruit an IT Systems Manager to be based at their Head Office in Irthlingborough. This is a key role responsible for managing IT systems across multiple sites and supporting both office-based teams and remote staff. Location: Irthlingborough Hours: Monday - Thursday: 08:30 - 17:30 // Friday: 08:00 - 17:00 Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 (DOE) Contract: Permanent Key Responsibilities: Manage physical and cloud-based servers Oversee internal networks and IT security Administer firewalls, WiFi infrastructure, and managed switches Manage phone, mobile, and printer contracts and services Support multiple sites and remote users Ensure systems availability, resilience, and performance Respond effectively to IT issues in a time-sensitive environment Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand business needs Support continuous improvement initiatives Occasional travel to other business sites as required Technical Knowledge Required: Hardware & Infrastructure HP servers, laptops, PCs, and managed switches Active Directory and Hyper-V WatchGuard / DrayTek firewalls Ubiquiti WiFi Printers and mobile devices Software & Systems Windows Server and Client operating systems DHCP, DNS, and Group Policy MS SQL Microsoft 365 Admin Suite MS Intune Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, Zoom Cloudflare The Ideal Candidate: Proven experience in an IT Systems Manager or similar senior IT role Strong technical and infrastructure knowledge Excellent problem-solving and diagnostic skills Clear and professional communication style Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-moving environment Benefits: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with Christmas shutdown) Company sick pay Health cash plan Employee Assistance Programme Life assurance Workplace pension scheme Eye care scheme Free on-site parking If this role sounds of interest, please apply with an up-to-date CV.