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Infrastructure Engineer

Manchester
1 week ago
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Are you an Infrastructure Engineer with strong experience across both on-premise and cloud environments? This is a chance to join a company at the start of their cloud journey, where you’ll support core infrastructure whilst driving adoption of Microsoft Azure.

This role is ideal for someone with a solid background in infrastructure and support who wants to broaden their skills in a cloud environment. You’ll work across servers, networking, and Microsoft 365, while also gaining exposure to automation and DevOps practices as the organisation evolves.

What you’ll be doing

  • Providing 2nd/3rd line support across on-premise and Azure environments.

  • Managing Active Directory, Windows Server, Microsoft 365, and endpoint services.

  • Supporting Azure migrations, configuration, and optimisation.

  • Maintaining and troubleshooting virtualisation platforms (VMware/Hyper-V).

  • Monitoring system performance and security, resolving incidents, and implementing fixes.

  • Assisting with infrastructure projects to improve scalability and resilience.

  • Using scripting/automation (e.g. PowerShell) to streamline tasks.

  • Collaborating with colleagues to introduce cloud-first and DevOps-aligned practices.

    What we’re looking for

  • Proven experience as an Infrastructure Engineer / 3rd Line Engineer.

  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft technologies: Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365.

  • Hands-on experience with Azure (VMs, Azure AD/Microsoft Entra ID, networking, etc.).

  • Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a support environment.

  • Scripting skills with PowerShell would be beneficial.

  • Awareness of automation/DevOps practices is a plus but not essential.

    What you’ll get in return

  • Opportunity to play a key role in the company’s cloud journey.

  • Hands-on experience across both on-prem and Azure environments.

  • Training and certification budget (Microsoft Azure, DevOps tools).

  • Competitive salary, annual bonus, and benefits package

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