Somerset West: Team Lead: IT (Somerset West) (In office)

About the Role

The Team Lead: IT position is a critical role within our client’s Somerset West Head Office, reporting directly to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO). This fast-paced and innovative environment requires high resilience, security, and availability across all internal systems, making it an ideal fit for a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight and operational excellence for the entire internal IT environment.
• Take full ownership of internal IT operations, infrastructure, networks, and security.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the internal IT team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure high availability and resilience across all systems, including LAN, power systems, and desktop support.
• Develop, implement, and maintain disaster recovery plans and business continuity procedures.
• Manage vendor relationships, software/hardware procurement, and IT budget oversight.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex IT matters, troubleshooting advanced network, database, and system issues.
• Collaborate closely with the CTO and business leaders to align IT strategy with business growth and operational efficiency.
• Oversee systems administration, including database management (specifically PostgreSQL) and virtualization environments.
• Apply scripting and automation to reduce manual overhead and improve system reliability.

Requirements

• Experience in role: 5 years of relevant IT experience, with at least 5 years of Linux-based network experience.
• Team management: Minimum 3 years of experience leading or managing an IT team (e.g., as Engineering Manager, DevOps Engineer, or similar).
• Database administration: Proven experience as a Database Administrator, specifically with PostgreSQL.
• Networking: Advanced knowledge of IPv4 networks, including firewall management and network security principles.
• Virtualization: Hands-on experience with virtualization technologies (Proxmox VE and/or Microsoft Hyper-V are advantageous).
• Scripting & automation: Proficiency in Python; working knowledge of Bash and/or PowerShell is nice-to-have.
• Version control & tracking: Familiarity with Git and Jira is nice-to-have.

Qualifications

• Formal education/certifications not specified.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary details not specified.