Are you an experienced Systems Administrator, IT Infrastructure Engineer, Senior IT Support professional, or IT Team Lead looking to take the next step into IT management?

We are currently supporting a well-established Maltese organisation in their search for an IT Assistant Manager to join their internal IT function.

What's expected of you?

Assist in managing the organisation's day-to-day IT infrastructure and operations.
Administer and support Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and cloud environments.
Support network infrastructure including LAN, WAN, VPNs, switches, and firewalls.
Monitor the availability, performance, reliability, and security of IT systems.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues and escalations beyond standard first-line support.
Support Azure, virtualization, backup, and recovery environments, including Hyper-V and Veeam.
Oversee helpdesk and technical support activities while helping prioritise and allocate workloads.
Supervise, support, and mentor members of the IT team.
Support cybersecurity policies, security incident management, IT risk assessments, and audit requirements.
Assist with business continuity, disaster recovery, redundancy, and backup testing.
Coordinate system upgrades, software deployments, infrastructure improvements, and other IT projects.
Liaise with technology vendors, external consultants, and internal business stakeholders.
Maintain accurate technical documentation covering systems, configurations, and IT processes.
Support the IT Manager or Head of IT across operational and strategic technology initiatives.

What are you expected to bring?

A Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
Around 3–5 years of experience within IT infrastructure, systems administration, network administration, advanced IT support, or a closely related environment.
Strong hands-on experience with Windows Server and Active Directory.
Experience administering Microsoft 365 environments.
Good understanding of networking, including LAN, WAN, VPNs, switches, and firewalls.
Experience supporting servers, networks, cloud services, and end-user environments.
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex L2/L3 technical issues.
Understanding of cybersecurity best practices and IT security controls.
Exposure to virtualization and backup/recovery technologies.
Experience coordinating infrastructure upgrades, deployments, or technical projects.
Strong communication, organisational, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to remain technically hands-on while taking responsibility for people, priorities, and service delivery.

Strong advantages include:

Previous experience supervising, mentoring, or coordinating technical staff.
Experience as a Senior Systems Administrator, Senior IT Support Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, or IT Team Lead.
Hands-on exposure to Microsoft Azure, Dynamics 365, Hyper-V, and Veeam.
Experience with cybersecurity incidents, IT risk assessments, or IT audits.
Business continuity and disaster recovery experience.
Vendor and technology supplier management experience.
Exposure to ITIL or formal IT service management environments.
Microsoft, Azure, networking, cybersecurity, or ITIL certifications.

What's in it for you?

Opportunity to progress from a senior technical position into a broader IT management role.
A position combining hands-on infrastructure work with team leadership and operational responsibility.
Exposure to servers, networking, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, business continuity, and IT projects.
Opportunity to work closely with senior IT leadership and stakeholders across the organisation.
Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you're an experienced IT professional who enjoys remaining technically hands-on while taking greater ownership of infrastructure, service delivery, projects, and team coordination, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with CeekTalent!

Salary: €40,000-50,000 per year

IT Assistant Manager

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