Menlo Security's mission is enabling the world to connect, communicate and collaborate securely without compromise. COVID-19 has made our mission all the more real. We support customers across various enterprises including Fortune 500 companies, 9/10 of the largest global banks and the Department of Defense.
The world has fundamentally changed. We are growing from 400 employees into the next phase of our journey, and we need passionate talent filled with empathy and agility. The right candidate for the job is ethical, hyper-organized, fanatical about seeing things through to completion, service-oriented, and humble enough to take feedback and coaching yet confident enough to provide feedback and coaching.
Menlo is well-funded for growth and our investors are second to none. They include Vista Equity Partners (“Vista”), General Catalyst, JPMC, American Express, HSBC, and Ericsson Ventures.
Job Overview:
The IT Manager is responsible for leading and managing the IT support function to ensure the excellent delivery of technical services across the organisation. This role involves overseeing end-user support operations, managing a team of IT professionals, and ensuring that all support-related operations align with the company's strategic goals. The IT Support Manager will also be responsible for developing and implementing support processes and procedures, whilst ensuring the highest levels of service delivery and user satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
* Leadership & Management:
* Lead, mentor, and manage a team of IT professionals.
* Develop and implement IT support strategies and initiatives aligned with the organisation's business objectives.
* Oversee the day-to-day operations of the IT support function, ensuring efficient service delivery and minimal business disruption.
* Service Delivery Management:
* Establish and maintain service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) for the support function.
* Implement and maintain ITIL-aligned processes for incident, problem, and change management.
* Oversee the management of support tools, ticketing systems, and knowledge bases.
* Technical Operations:
* Manage the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of end-user hardware and software.
* Ensure the reliability and performance of user-facing IT systems and services.
* Oversee desktop, mobile device, and application support operations.
* Security & Compliance:
* Support the implementation of IT security policies and procedures to protect the company's data and systems.
* Ensure support processes align with relevant regulations and industry standards, including data protection and privacy laws.
* Participate in security audits and risk assessments, implementing appropriate support measures.
* Service Improvement:
* Plan and execute support service improvements, including system upgrades and new technology implementations.
* Collaborate with other IT personnel and other Menlo teams to enhance service delivery and streamline technical operations.
* Manage project timelines and resources to ensure successful delivery of support initiatives.
* Resource & Budget Management:
* Manage relationships with support vendors and service providers, ensuring value for money and quality service delivery.
* Contribute to IT budget planning, particularly for support operations and tool licensing.
* Evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies to improve support capabilities.
* User Experience & Training:
* Develop and maintain a customer-centric support culture focused on excellence in service delivery.
* Develop and implement end-user training programmes to enhance digital literacy and reduce support incidents.
* Establish feedback mechanisms to continuously improve service quality.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or relevant field. Master's degree is advantageous.
* Minimum of 5 years' experience in IT support management, including team leadership roles.
* Strong knowledge of IT service management principles and ITIL framework.
* Experience with IT technology administration, including support tools and IT asset management.
* Proven project management experience, with the ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
* Strong problem-solving abilities and experience in managing competing priorities.
* Relevant certifications (ITIL Foundation or greater, Comptia A+, Comptia Network+, and similar) are highly preferred.
Working Conditions:
* Full-time position with occasional out-of-hours support coverage as required.
* Hybrid working arrangement.
Our Compensation and Benefits:
We offer a competitive total compensation and benefits package, with a base salary range of £58,000 - £102,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications. We are an equal opportunities employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under UK law.
Why Menlo?
Our culture is collaborative, inclusive, and fun! We have five core values: Stay Aligned, Get It Done, Customer Empathy, Think Creatively and Help Each Other Out. We believe in open communication, supporting new ideas, and sharing a mutual mindset of what we’re aiming to achieve together. There are tremendous opportunities to take initiative, implement new ideas, and have a hand in building a legacy.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.
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