Infrastructure Manager (Hands-on)

Job Title: Infrastructure Manager (Hands-On)
Experience Level: (Associate Director / Director Level)
Sector: Financial Services

Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced, hands-on Infrastructure Manager to lead and support critical infrastructure operations within a fast-paced financial services environment. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who combines deep technical expertise with the ability to manage a small team and make high-impact decisions, particularly in data centre environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on leadership across infrastructure, networking, and data centre operations
• Manage and mentor a small team of engineers, ensuring high performance and technical excellence
• Take ownership of data centre events, including incident response, escalation, and decision-making
• Oversee and support network architecture including Metropolitan Area Network/WAN environments
• Design, implement, and maintain load balancing solutions
• Lead infrastructure projects across virtualisation, networking, and hardware platforms
• Ensure resilience, scalability, and security of infrastructure systems
• Work closely with stakeholders to align infrastructure strategy with business objectives

Technical Requirements

• Strong expertise in network and data centre infrastructure
• In-depth knowledge of Metropolitan Area Network/WAN technologies
• Proven experience with load balancing solutions
• Solid background in virtualisation technologies
• Familiarity with enterprise hardware platforms (e.g. G11, 360, 580 systems)
• Experience working with Dell enterprise environments ("Dell dark" environments desirable)
• Strong understanding of infrastructure within financial services environments

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in infrastructure or network engineering roles
• Currently operating at Associate Director or Director level (or equivalent seniority)
• CCNA certification required; MCSC (or equivalent) highly desirable
• Engineering degree (or equivalent technical qualification)
• Demonstrated experience in a hands-on technical leadership role

Candidate Profile

• Highly technical and hands-on, with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Seasoned professional with strong decision-making capabilities under pressure
• Comfortable balancing strategic oversight with day-to-day operational involvement
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

If you are a seasoned infrastructure professional who thrives in a hands-on role and enjoys leading from the front, we would love to hear from you.

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.