SoCode Limited

Job Title: Interim IT Manager (6-Month Contract) Location: London Kings Cross Contract Duration: 6 Months Start Date: ASAP About the Role We are seeking an experienced Interim IT Manager to join our organisation on a 6-month contract to lead a critical period of IT transformation and vendor transition. This role will take ownership of our IT operations, oversee managed service providers (MSPs), and drive improvements across infrastructure, security, and cloud platforms. The successful candidate will bring strong hands-on and strategic experience across Google Workspace , Google Cloud Platform (GCP) , vendor migrations, and IT transformation initiatives. Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day leadership of the IT function and internal support teams Own and manage relationships with Managed Service Providers (MSPs) Lead vendor transition activities, including selection, onboarding, and offboarding Drive IT transformation initiatives, modernising systems, processes, and service delivery Oversee and optimise environments across Google Workspace and GCP Ensure IT security best practices are embedded across the organisation Strengthen cyber security posture, including policy review, risk mitigation, and compliance Manage budgets, performance metrics, and service levels Provide strategic reporting and recommendations to senior stakeholders Essential Experience & Skills Proven experience working as an IT Manager (or equivalent leadership role) Strong hands-on experience with Google Workspace administration Demonstrable experience managing and optimising Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environments Experience delivering IT transformation programmes, particularly within MSP-led environments Proven track record of successfully moving between IT vendors / MSP transitions Solid working knowledge of cyber security principles, governance, and risk management Experience managing third-party suppliers and holding them accountable to SLAs Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Ability to quickly assess environments and implement structured improvement plans

Job Title: Infrastructure Engineer Location: Cambridge Type: Perminant Overview: We are looking for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in Linux server environments and Microsoft Azure cloud platforms. This is a technical, delivery-focused role requiring solid networking infrastructure knowledge and the ability to support and improve complex environments. Key Responsibilities: Manage, maintain, and support Linux server environments (build, patching, performance tuning, troubleshooting) Design, implement, and support solutions within Microsoft Azure Administer and support cloud infrastructure including VMs, storage, networking, and security Support hybrid infrastructure environments (on-prem + cloud) Work on network infrastructure including switches, firewalls, routing, VPNs, and VLANs Monitor system performance, availability, and security Participate in infrastructure projects, migrations, and upgrades Provide 3rd line support and technical escalation where required Required Skills & Experience: Strong hands-on experience with Linux server administration (e.g., RedHat, CentOS, Ubuntu) Proven experience working with Microsoft Azure (IaaS focus; PaaS desirable) Solid understanding of network infrastructure principles (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, firewalls, VPNs) Experience with infrastructure security best practices Scripting/automation experience (Bash, PowerShell, or similar) desirable Experience in hybrid cloud/on-prem environments Strong troubleshooting skills across compute, storage, and networking layers Desirable: Azure certifications Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, ARM templates, etc.) Exposure to monitoring tools and backup solutions Candidate Profile: Hands-on and technically strong Comfortable working in complex infrastructure environments Strong problem-solving skills Able to work independently and within a team