IT Network Manager Wanted for an Innovative Oxfordshire Academy!
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Job Summary
Set within the historic and picturesque ironstone village of Deddington Oxfordshire a forward-thinking secondary academy is seeking an ambitious technically elite IT Network Manager to take total control of our digital infrastructure on a permanent full-time basis starting immediately.
In this senior technical role you will architect secure and future-proof our high-performance school network empowering over a thousand students and teachers with state-of-the-art cloud and on-premise learning technologies.
Operating autonomously with strategic backing from senior leadership you will lead the IT department directing network security server architecture cloud migration projects disaster recovery systems and line management of support technicians.
Network Infrastructure Leadership: Architect configure and maintain enterprise-grade switching routing VLANs Wi-Fi architecture and core firewalls.
Server & Cloud Administration: Manage hybrid environments including Windows Server Active Directory Azure/Microsoft 365 Google Workspace and virtual machine hosts (Hyper-V/VMware).
Cybersecurity & Compliance: Implement robust cybersecurity defenses endpoint protection content filtering and ensure total GDPR compliance across all data systems.
Project Delivery: Lead strategic digital transformation projects including hardware rollouts classroom AV modernization and cloud infrastructure optimization.
Team Leadership: Mentor schedule and supervise junior IT support staff establishing streamlined ticketing workflows and high service standards.
Budget & Vendor Management: Evaluate technology vendors negotiate hardware procurement and manage the annual IT operational budget.
Tech-Forward Culture: An innovative rural academy that treats digital learning as a cornerstone of its educational philosophy.
Lucrative Salary: A competitive senior tech salary ranging fromper annum (reflective of your certifications and depth of experience).
Benefits: Full-time year-round contract featuring generous annual leave robust pension scheme and secure on-site parking in a gorgeous village setting.
Professional Development: Dedicated budget and institutional backing for advanced industry certifications (e.g. Cisco CCNP Microsoft Certified Expert).
Professional Experience: Extensive background in network engineering systems administration or IT management within education or corporate enterprises.
Technical Mastery: Deep hands-on knowledge of enterprise networking protocols server administration cloud ecosystems and cybersecurity frameworks.
Leadership Capability: Proven ability to lead technical teams manage high-stakes IT projects and translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
Problem-Solving Agility: Exceptional diagnostic instincts with a calm methodical approach to high-priority infrastructure incidents.
Compliance Requirement: An enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or readiness to complete a clearance process prior to starting).
Ready to architect the digital future of an exceptional rural school Submit your CV today to arrange an executive interview and technical briefing!
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