IT Infrastructure Lead - Oxford Uni Spinoff
  • England,South East,Oxfordshire
  • full-time
  • £70,000 - £90,000 per annum
Job Description:
IT Infrastructure Lead - Oxford Uni Spinoff
Company Vision: Pioneering Scientific Tech startup who are a spin-off from Oxford University are looking for a hands-on IT Manager who can plan and build all the processes, roadmap and technical infrastructure for a rapidly growing scale-up business. Currently 30 employees, with ambitious growth plans to double team size in two years.
Role Overview: I’m looking for an exceptional, hands-on IT Infrastructure Leader to architect and execute their technology infrastructure strategy. This is a transformative opportunity to build IT capabilities from the ground up, serving a cutting-edge technological environment.
Strategic Responsibilities:
*Design and implement comprehensive IT infrastructure roadmap
*Establish robust cybersecurity frameworks and resilient system architectures
*Manage identity and access management across evolving technological ecosystem
*Develop scalable IT policies and procedures
*Plan and execute resource allocation for future IT team expansion
*Manage technical and non-technical stakeholders
Technical Requirements:
*At least 7+ years enterprise IT environment management
*Advanced networking and cybersecurity expertise
*Deep Windows and Microsoft 365 Active Directory proficiency
*Proven track record scaling IT infrastructure in high-growth startup environments
*Professional certifications in Windows client infrastructure and RedHat Linux
Advanced Capabilities:
*Linux administration (particularly Debian-based distributions)
*Containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
*Engineering SaaS systems integration
*Information security compliance frameworks (ISO27001 preferred)
Professional Profile:
*Exceptional communication skills across technical and executive audiences
*Strategic vision coupled with hands-on technical implementation capabilities
*Adaptable communication approach for diverse stakeholder engagement
*Entrepreneurial mindset with strong problem-solving orientation
Work Arrangement:
*Hybrid model: 2 days weekly in central Oxford office
*Permanent position
Compensation Package:
*Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 + benefits + stock options
Job number 1724701
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Company Details:
Avanti Recruitment
Company size: 20–49 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
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