IT Systems Manager

Sees.ai | Full time IT Systems Manager Chichester, United Kingdom | Posted on 20/07/2026 I'm interested Share job via email Share this job with your network Job listing Job details Job Information Date Opened 20/07/2026 Job Type Full time Industry IT Services City Chichester Province West Sussex Country United Kingdom Postal Code PO19 Job Description IT Systems ManagerChichester / West Lavant (Full-time, Onsite)Be the person who owns and shapes IT in a scaling, engineering-led company.At sees.ai, we’re hiring our first in-house IT Systems Manager to take full ownership of internal IT across a growing team building and operating autonomous drone systems.This is a hands-on role where you’ll be responsible for everything from day-to-day support through to identity, security, and infrastructure — with the autonomy to improve how things are done as the company scales.You won’t be stepping into a fully built IT function. You’ll be building and evolving it — working across a modern, cloud-first stack, and supporting both standard corporate systems and more unusual infrastructure connected to real-world operations.Based full-time at our West Lavant site, you’ll work closely with engineering, operations, and the wider business — with real visibility, responsibility, and impact from day one.The RoleYou’ll be the single point of contact for IT across the business.This is a broad, hands-on role covering:Internal IT support and user experienceIdentity and access managementSecurity monitoring and incident responseCorporate network and endpoint managementContinuous improvement of systems, tooling, and processesYou’ll also support parts of our bespoke networking and infrastructure used in drones and vehicles — a genuinely interesting and non-standard environment where IT and real-world systems intersect.What You’ll Be DoingProviding first-line support across macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, and AndroidManaging onboarding/offboarding, device setup, and access provisioningAdministering identity and access (SSO, RBAC, joiners/movers/leavers)Managing SaaS tools (Google Workspace, Slack, Notion, etc.)Maintaining and improving security monitoring (SIEM, alerting, patching)Responding to security alerts and incidents in a structured, methodical wayRunning a zero-trust network environmentSupporting internal infrastructure, including non-standard operational systemsBuilding documentation, processes, and user guidanceDriving cybersecurity best practice and supporting standards such as ISO27001 and Cyber EssentialsWhat You’ll BringStrong Linux (Ubuntu) administration experienceConfidence across macOS and Windows in a mixed environmentExperience with identity platforms (Jumpcloud, Okta, or similar)Familiarity with SIEM tools, security monitoring, and patch managementUnderstanding of cybersecurity principles and complianceAbility to work independently and prioritise without close oversightMost importantly:You’re comfortable owning problems end-to-endYou’re methodical and process-drivenYou’re confident working in unfamiliar or evolving technical environmentsNice to HaveExperience in a startup or scaling companyExposure to GCP or cloud infrastructure (IAM, logging, access controls)MDM tools (Jamf, Intune, etc.)Networking fundamentals (VPNs, routing, firewalls)Exposure to Kubernetes or modern infrastructure toolingWho You AreThis role carries broad access across company systems — identity, network, communications, HR, and finance — so trust and judgement are critical.You are:Trustworthy and discreet — comfortable handling sensitive systems and dataProcess-driven — you document and follow structured approaches consistentlyCalm under pressure — you diagnose issues methodically, especially during incidentsSelf-sufficient — you can own and resolve problems without relying on a large teamClear in communication — able to support non-technical users effectivelyCurious and proactive — you stay current and take security seriouslyWhy Join sees.aiBe the first IT hire — with...