ICT Infrastructure Manager

Apple Recruitment are recruiting for an ICT Infrastructure Manager on behalf of the NI Assembly. This role will be for up to 12 months. Hourly rate £28.11 per hour.

Job Description:

The duties of the ICT Infrastructure Manager post include:

Advising on the review, collation and consideration of the IS resources required to support the work of the Assembly, its Committees, Members and the Assembly Commission.

Managing the day-to-day provision, maintenance and support of the Assembly Commission's technical environment (on premise and cloud), ensuring business continuity.

Managing the provision of customised ICT enabled solutions.

Liaising with other IS Office staff in maintaining effective computing services through the management of the delivery of ICT services, including the management of teams of Infrastructure Support Specialists and Analysts, advising and directing as required.

Leading on technical evaluations and developments and providing technical advice and support across a range of technologies.

Developing specifications for the procurement of ICT enabled business solutions and to assist, in the IS Office representational role, in discussions with potential contractors and suppliers within the specialism.

Taking a lead role in IS Office specific procurements and supervising the work of other staff in negotiating small scale procurements, to ensure that overall best value for money is achieved.

Taking a lead role in the IS Office approach to cyber security.

Managing ICT projects using an appropriate project management methodology.

Managing the development of technical standards; co-ordination of plans; planning and monitoring ICT security standards and procedures.

Managing the provision of authoritative and expert advice on ICT Infrastructure matters to the Head of IS Office and Director of Parliamentary Services and the Secretariat Management Group in relation to the strategic provision of IT and IS facilities and services for the Assembly.

Presenting ICT information to Members and Assembly Commission staff including the delivery of system demonstrations, ICT training and preparation of user documentation.

Being responsible for the business analysis process with respect to the infrastructure requirements of new or enhanced ICT enabled business systems.

Providing consultancy for a wide range of ICT enabled activities within the organisation, including acting as ICT expert on corporate and interparliamentary working groups.

Comply with all the Assembly Commission's staff policies and procedures including Equal Opportunities and Dignity at Work policies and procedures and all mandatory training requirements.

Managing information and records in accordance with established policies and statutory requirements.

You may also be required to carry out other duties that the Assembly Commission reasonably requires of you.

If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft word format to Caroline Parker by Friday 30th You must also include a bullet pointed synopsis at the top of your CV demonstrating how exactly you meet the Essential Criteria below.

Essential Criteria:

Applicants for the post of ICT Infrastructure Manager must, by the closing date for applications have:

(a) Possess at least a HND in computing or other discipline relevant to Information Systems and Information Technology, AND have at least a total of 3 years' post qualification experience with a minimum of one year's experience in the areas described below at (i) and (ii):

(i) planning, design and management of a medium-sized ICT infrastructure (comprising more than 500 users) This area requires sound knowledge and experience of on-premise infrastructure and cloud technologies (Microsoft technologies; local AD, M365, Dev Ops and Azure).

AND

(ii) overseeing the management and provision of a Service Desk supporting technologies such as Windows desktop operating systems, MS In Tune, and M365 Office applications in a challenging, service delivery environment serving more than 500 users, running a variety of applications.

NB Only those courses with a computing content of 50% or more will be considered, and applicants must give full details on the application form of how the content of the course meets this requirement.

OR

(b) Have at least a total of 5 years' experience with a minimum of one year's experience in the areas described below at (i) and (ii):

(i) planning, design and management of a medium-sized ICT infrastructure (comprising more than 500 users) This area requires sound knowledge and experience of on-premise infrastructure and cloud technologies (Microsoft technologies; local AD, M365, Dev Ops and Azure).

AND

(ii) overseeing the management and provision of a Service Desk supporting technologies such as Windows desktop operating systems, MS In Tune, and M365 Office applications in a challenging, service delivery environment serving more than 500 users, running a variety of applications.

Further Details:

Hourly Rate based on £54,090 per annum

Duration: Up to 12 months

This role is due to start asap

This business area offers limited hybrid working

Closing date for CV submission to Apple: Friday 30th

If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft word format to Caroline by Friday 30th

Applicants must ensure their CV is accurate and up to date. The CV should include your full employment history inclusive of dates, all academic achievements and full personal contact details.

Please note only applicants that match this criteria can be considered for the role.

Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.