Infrastructure & Systems
Are you considering your next IT career move as a specialist in Infrastructure or Systems? Gravitas is an industry-leading niche specialist in permanent and contract recruitment.
We are looking for talented technology professionals to work with our clients working across the Public Sector (education, NHS and housing), as well as the innovative areas of Greentech, Insurtech, Healthtech, and Fintech.
Our expert consultants provide job seekers with guidance on career paths, skillset development, along with salary and benefits advice. Our team will help highlight the hottest jobs in the technology market and what businesses are looking for to help you get hired.
Latest roles
Housing Systems Business Analyst
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £45,000- £50,000
- Location
Business Analyst | Social Housing | London | End-to-end Implementation | Housing Management Systems Business Analyst required on a...
Housing IT Project Manager
- Type
- Contract
- Salary
- £350 - Per Day
- Location
We are seeking an experienced Housing IT Project Manager to lead and deliver technology projects within the housing sector. This role is...
Housing Systems Project Manager
- Type
- Contract
- Salary
- £400 - Per Day
- Location
We are seeking an experienced and driven Housing Systems Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of IT change initiatives within...
NEC Housing Applications Lead
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £59,000- £59,000
- Location
NEC Applications Lead role, available on a Permanent basis for a social housing provider in the South East. This is a brand new role, that...
Asset Data Analyst
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £40,000- £40,000
- Location
Asset Data Analyst - Social Housing - London - £40,000 per annum We are currently seeking two experienced Data Analysts to join a London...
Applications Manager
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £53,000- £57,000
- Location
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a Housing Association that is embarking on a number of large-scale IT projects within the...
Head of Governance and Risk
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £75,000- £75,000
- Location
Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (FTC) About the Role We are seeking a highly experienced Head of Governance and Risk to join...
Head of IT
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £0- £75,000
- Location
An exciting opportunity has been announced to work with a North West based Housing Association. This is a unique opportunity for a well...
Finance Business Partner
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £46,000- £50,000
- Location
Finance Business Partner I’m delighted to be partnered with a Leading Housing Association in the Manchester area. My client are looking to...
Head of Governance and Risk
- Type
- Contract
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
Industry: Housing Sector Job Overview We are seeking an experienced Head of Governance and Risk to lead and develop our organisation's...
Solutions Architect
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £70,875- £78,750
- Location
We are seeking a Solutions Architect OR Business systems Manager / Head of Service looking to side step to help shape the future of...
Finance Business Partner
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £45,000- £50,000
- Location
Finance Business Partner Southeast £45,000 - £55,000 I’m delighted to be partnered with a Leading Housing Association in the Southeast. My...
SITS Project Manager
- Type
- Contract
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
Gravitas are exclusively partnering with a University who are looking for a Business Facing Project Manager to support with the 2nd and 3rd...
SITS Finance Strand Expert
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £45,000- £65,000
- Location
SITS Finance Consultant | Up to £65k | Remote We’re working with a forward-thinking organisation that has ambitious plans for the future....
SITS Developer
- Type
- Contract
- Salary
- £450 - Per Day
- Location
Our client are a University in the process of setting up a new school and are seeking a SITS Contractor to support with this. The...
SITS Developer
- Type
- Contract
- Salary
- £500 - Per Day
- Location
We are currently partnering with a HE organisation that is looking for a Senior SITS Developer to join them on an initial 4-month contract....
Solution Architect
- Type
- Contract
- Salary
- £650 - Per Day
- Location
One of our Public Sector Clients is looking for a Solution Architect to translate and refine requirements, communicate business challenges...
Technical Business Analyst
- Type
- Contract
- Salary
- £450 - Per Day
- Location
One of our Public Sector Clients is looking for an IT Business Analyst to act as an intermediary for the portfolio team and the customer...
Programme Manager
- Type
- Contract
- Salary
- £650 - Per Day
- Location
Role: Senior Programme Manager Contract: 6 months Location: Hybrid (1-2 Days in London per week) IR35: Outside IR35 Rate: £600-700 DOE...
IT Project Manager (Transport)
- Type
- Contract
- Salary
- £500 - Per Day
- Location
Industry: Transport Contract: 6 months (5 days per week) IR35: Outside IR35 Location: 2 days per week in North-West England Start Date:...
IT Delivery Manager
- Type
- Contract
- Salary
- £450 - Per Day
- Location
Industry: Transport Location: North-West, England (2 days per week onsite) Pay rate: £450 per day (5 days per week) Job Description We are...
Senior DevSecOps / London / £75-£90K
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £80,000- £100,000
- Location
Senior DevSecOps Engineer | London | Hybrid | £75,000 - £90,000 A rare opportunity has been announced to work with a growing business who...
Top Infrastructure & Systems job niches in demand
Housing
Housing associations, also known as social housing, are not-for-profit organisations, working closely with local authorities to deliver affordable housing. Being a technology professional in these organisations you will be delivering solutions that improve efficiency, improve customer experience, and ensure these organisations can support as many vulnerable people as possible. Some of the key roles we are recruiting for include:
- Infrastructure Engineer
- Systems Analyst
- Application Support Analyst
- Migration and Integration Specialist
- Project/ Programme Manager
- Business Analyst
Across these roles, it is beneficial to understand Housing Management Systems such as Civica CX, Northgate, OPENHousing, MIS ActiveH and Aareon QL.
NHS
The NHS is one of the greatest areas of technology and digital transformation, digitalising patient data, reducing administrative tasks and improving quality of healthcare services. IT professionals in the NHS will play a role in significant projects ultimately shaping the future of healthcare. The most in demand technical roles include:
- Integration Developer/Architect
- Configuration Specialist
- Systems Trainer
- Business/Systems Analyst
- Project/Programme Manager
The types of technical specialists working with the NHS might have knowledge in EMR, EHR, EPR, PAS, and Laboratory Information Management systems (LIMS) and Picture Archiving Communications System (PACS).

Education
Higher Education organisations are continuously delivering projects to their core Student Systems, with the overall aim of optimising the student experience, improving retention, and making their education more accessible to the population. Job requirements for these projects vary, including:
- Student Systems Developer/Consultant/Analyst
- Integration Specialist/Architect
- Statutory Returns Specialists (e.g. HESA, HESES etc.)
- Business Analyst
- Project/Programme Manager
- VLE Specialists
Student systems, statutory returns, admissions, registry and virtual learning environments (VLE) may vary between universities, but some common systems or specialisms include SITS, Ellucian Banner, PeopleSoft, Moodle, Blackboard and Admission Systems.
Public Sector
Providing support and service to the general public, public sector organisations can include local/central government, charities and blue light services. Technology is a vital part in keeping these organisations running and innovation enables them to improve public services and support the population. Popular roles in developing these organisation’s IT systems can include:
- Project/Programme Managers
- Implementation Consultant
- Business Analyst
- Change Analyst/Manager
- System Specialists
As a technical specialist in the public sector, it is advantageous to have skills and experience around core Public Services. These include Adult’s and Children’s Social Care (e.g. LiquidLogic), back-office functions (e.g. ERP systems, finance/HR & Payroll), Revs & Bens and Document Management Systems (e.g. Sharepoint/M365).
IT Infrastructure & Networking
Underpinning these core systems is the IT Infrastructure of these organisations. This enables systems to function as required and is vital for continuity of services. Given the importance of the services, innovation in infrastructure and networking within public sector organisations ensure they run efficiently and minimise vulnerability to cyber threats. Our clients requirements vary, with keys roles including:
- Infrastructure Engineer
- Network Engineer
- Project / Programme Manager
- Cyber Security / SOC Analyst / Engineer / Lead
- Infrastructure / Network Architect
- Service Desk Analyst / Lead
As a specialist in Infrastructure and Networking, it’s helpful to have experience with EUC technologies (e.g. O365, Win11), Network Technologies (e.g. Cisco, WAN/SD-WAN, LAN), Server Side infrastructure, Cyber Security and ITIL.
Top tips to get hired in Infrastructure or Systems
Expert advice from Business Manager, Ben McKay
Proactively network
Networking has become more important than ever to establish yourself in the technology industry. Join relevant community groups and attend webinars/industry events, to gain valuable advice and insights for your career development, as well as grow your reputation in the market. New connections may even recommend you for new opportunities or give you an idea of the best organisations to work with.
Build valuable relationships with recruiters
IT Recruiters have extensive understanding of the tech market, recruit for exclusive opportunities and know what skillsets are mostly in demand. Don’t miss out on this advantage! Find the most suitable recruiter for you by looking into specialist agencies, ask your colleagues or find recruiter profiles on LinkedIn. The top recruiter profiles should have testimonials that LinkedIn is a great source in looking at testimonials given to recruiters as well, so you can find the best consultant for you!
Continuously improve on your CV and LinkedIn profile
A good CV and LinkedIn profile is key for you to stand out in the IT crowd and open further doors for new opportunities. It should be clear and concise, but most importantly, show your key achievements and outputs. Employers like to see the impact you’ve made, so be proud and show off! Each time you visit your CV or profile, also make sure your skills and experiences highlighted are still relevant.
