IT Systems Manager

MCS & Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) are currently recruiting for a Digital Systems Manager to join them on an initial 6-month temporary basis. While our firefighters are on the front-line, our Digital Team is the backbone that ensures they have the data, systems, and communication tools they need to protect the community.

As the Digital Systems Manager, you won't just be maintaining servers; you will be the technical authority for the systems that keep our organisation running. You will bridge the gap between complex technical infrastructure and the operational needs of a 24/7 emergency service.

Key Responsibilities:

• System Ownership: Lead the support, maintenance, and expert troubleshooting of all IT systems (hardware and software).
• Digital Transformation: Drive infrastructure projects, from initial scoping and procurement to full-scale implementation.
• Vendor Management: Manage 3rd party specialist vendors to ensure our software and hardware assets are performing to strict SLAs.
• Team Collaboration: Work as a senior member of the IT Operations team to provide a modern, professional, and customer-focused digital service.
• Strategic Input: Help shape the future of our digital estate, ensuring high availability and security across all sites.

Essential Criteria:

• University Degree in an ICT related subject + 2 years' experience in a Systems/IT Manager role.
• Proven experience in managing and upgrading enterprise IT systems and troubleshooting advanced technical issues.

Desirable:

• Experience working within Local Government or the Public Sector.

The Package:

• Location: NIFRS HQ Lisburn
• Salary: PO4 Grade £24.41/h PAYE £46,000/y
• Duration: Initially 6 Months (Scope for Extension/Conversion subject to NIFRS Budget)
• Hours: 36.25/h Week (Mon-Fri)
• Benefits:
  • Hybrid Working
  • Flexi-Time
  • Gym Access
  • Free Parking on-site
  • Weekly pay without fail

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided, or contact Corey Hillis on

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