IT & Cloud Infrastructure Manager

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Besque is a purpose-driven personal care company on a mission to empower women globally through truly natural products. The organisation is committed to high-quality, ethically sourced ingredients that support well-being and confidence. Team members collaborate across disciplines to innovate and deliver products that align with Besque's values of transparency, sustainability, and care. Working at Besque means contributing to a growing brand that prioritises impact, customer trust, and continuous improvement.

𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

The IT & Cloud Infrastructure Manager is a full-time role responsible for overseeing the stability, security, and scalability of Besque's technology environment. This role manages day-to-day IT operations, including access provisioning, device management, and coordination with vendors and service providers. The manager will design, implement, and maintain cloud and network infrastructure, monitor system and security performance, and ensure robust backup, disaster recovery, and network security practices are in place. Typical responsibilities include administering Google Cloud and Google Workspace environments, configuring and monitoring VLANs, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems, running security awareness and phishing simulation programmes, managing device onboarding/offboarding, and maintaining documentation of infrastructure, procedures, and standards. The role collaborates with leadership and external legal counsel to align technology solutions and data protection practices with business needs, compliance obligations, and future growth.

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- Candidates should possess strong Information Technology and IT Operations skills to manage day-to-day infrastructure and support services

- Candidates should possess System Administration skills, including managing cloud environments and user access controls

- Candidates should possess Network Security skills to implement and monitor VLANs, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and compliance practices

- Candidates should possess Troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and connectivity issues efficiently

- Hands-on experience administering Google Cloud Platform in a live production environment (required)

- Hands-on experience administering Google Workspace at an organisational level, including security configuration, DLP, and Drive governance (required)

- Experience with MDM/RMM platforms (e.g., Intune, NinjaOne, Atera, Jamf, or similar)

- Strong understanding of backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning

- Working knowledge of UK GDPR and data protection principles

- Experience designing or running phishing simulation and security awareness programmes

- Ability to document processes clearly and collaborate with non-technical stakeholders

- High level of integrity and discretion, given significant access to sensitive systems and data

- Relevant certification (e.g., Google Cloud certifications, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or similar) and experience in a similar infrastructure management role