IT Manager (part-time, hands-on)
Campaign Against Arms Trade is seeking an experienced IT manager on a part-time basis (21 hours per week) on a monthly rolling contract starting in May.
This role is hands-on with a broad responsibility of providing subject matter expertise along with general IT support, systems administration and project management. The office is based in east London and the role requires 1 day a week to be on-site. Regular responsibilities include patch management, back-ups, 1st line support, troubleshooting a variety of systems, managing on-going projects (some with 3rd party contractors), vulnerability management & monitoring of security alerts.
Required:
- IT management experience.
- IT operations background (either from 1st/2nd line support, sys admin and/or networking).
- Experience of working in a small organisation with a broad set of responsibilities.
- Linux system administration and CLI skills.
- Experience of managing projects and external contractors.
- An honours degree in computer science (or closely related field).
- Professional IT certifications (e.g. in networking, sys admin, cyber, etc).
- Credential management, mobile device management, endpoint security & documentation.
- Ability to effectively and efficiently explain complex issues to non-technical workers.
- Enthusiasm for providing 1st line support for your team.
- Experience of supporting remote workers.
- Experience of managing sensitive information within current data protection legislation.
- Experience of supporting network devices (firewall, VPNs, access points etc).
- CRM/CMS support.
- Support for and understanding of CAAT’s objectives, aims, and values, and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Desired:
- Experience of working in a non-profit organisation.
- Experience and interest in information security.
- Background of campaigning and/or activism.
- Demonstrable interest in technology/IT/cyber security outside of work.
- Experience of supporting high-risk systems, projects, persons and/or organisations.
Due to the sensitive nature of the organisation’s work, it will be necessary to perform background checks and applicants will be expected to consent to this process before employment begins. The successful candidate will also be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement.
CAAT pays freelance contractors a day rate of £288.89 (£41.27 per hour).
We particularly welcome applications from members of marginalised communities.
How to tender an application
To apply please send your CV and a cover letter to [email protected]
Applications will be considered as they are submitted and an appointment may be made before the deadline of 11:30pm, Sunday 4 May 2025.
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