About The Role

As an IT Infrastructure Specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the stability, security, and efficiency of our organization's IT systems. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the infrastructure while proactively managing and enhancing the security posture. This role requires a deep understanding of IT infrastructure components and network architecture.

Key Responsibilities:

Infrastructure Management:

Design, implement, and maintain the organization's IT infrastructure to ensure reliability, scalability, and performance. Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of servers, networks, storage, and other critical infrastructure components. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize system functionality and enhance overall IT operations.

Security Oversight: Monitor security alerts and incidents, respond to security breaches, and coordinate incident response activities. Stay abreast of the latest security trends, threats, and technologies to continuously improve network security. Implement and manage firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and other network security technologies

Identity and Access Management:

Administer and enhance identity and access management systems to ensure proper authentication and authorization controls. Implement and manage multi-factor authentication and single sign-on solutions to strengthen access security.

hours per week, hybrid with the occasional travel to Wolverhampton 

About You

Qualifications:

Computer Science, or a related field. Proven experience in IT infrastructure management and cybersecurity roles. In-depth knowledge of network protocols, security architecture, and infrastructure components. Familiarity with compliance frameworks GDPR, HIPAA, ISO ). Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CCNP are highly desirable. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

What we offer:Benefits at GSF Car Parts are designed to support all aspects of our team members life throughout their career. Whether that’s their health, wealth or everyday lifestyle, we are here for our team members and their loved ones and there is something for everyone! To name a few of our benefits we offer: Opportunity to earn a performance based bonus as part of this role days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus the opportunity to earn up to 5 more with time-served Free flu vaccine Health & wellbeing tools Free support from pension experts Life assurance scheme Discounts from ’s of household names including Asda, Nike & John Lewis A suite of financial wellbeing products including advances and savings schemes Paid time off to volunteer Training qualifications and career progression opportunities

About Us

GSF Car Parts is one of the UK’s leading automotive parts distributors, supplying thousands of independent garages throughout the UK and Ireland with parts, tools, garage equipment and specialist training. The group has over branches nationwide and a turnover exceeding £ million. Built on the heritage and success of a dozen local brand identities acquired over several years, we have traded as one brand since November 1. Our branch network is bolstered by centralised support and expertise from specialist departments in key areas such as procurement and supply chain, marketing and national accounts. The business also benefits from integrated IT systems, which include our industry leading catalogue system, Allicat, and access to the Group's national garage programme, Servicesure #INDGSF