Lead Infrastructure Engineer - Manchester

Lead Infrastructure Engineer - Manchester

Manchester Full-Time 70000 - 90000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Adria Solutions Ltd

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead critical infrastructure incidents and drive automation initiatives in a hybrid cloud environment.
  • Company: A leading tech services organisation with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible remote/hybrid work, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Join a dynamic team and work on large-scale transformation projects.
  • Why this job: Be the technical authority and influence infrastructure strategy in a modern enterprise.
  • Qualifications: 10+ years in enterprise infrastructure with strong VMware, Azure, and Linux skills.

The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.

A leading technology services organisation is looking for an experienced Infrastructure Lead to act as the senior technical authority across a complex hybrid cloud and on-premise environment.

The Role

  • Lead resolution of critical infrastructure incidents and root cause analysis
  • Own virtualisation, cloud, backup, and platform operations
  • Manage upgrades, capacity planning, and performance optimisation
  • Present and govern high-risk changes through CAB processes
  • Act as the senior escalation point for engineers and vendors
  • Drive automation and operational improvement initiatives
  • Participate in a shared on-call rotation

What We're Looking For

  • 10+ years' experience in enterprise infrastructure or managed services
  • Strong VMware, Azure, Windows Server, and Linux expertise
  • Experience with enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions
  • Proven technical leadership and major incident management experience
  • Knowledge of ITIL service management and change control
  • Scripting and automation experience (PowerShell and/or similar)

Why Join?

  • Join a business where you'll be the technical authority and trusted escalation point
  • Work with enterprise-scale VMware, Azure, HCI, and disaster recovery technologies
  • Play a key role in infrastructure strategy, automation, and continuous improvement
  • Enjoy a high degree of autonomy while working within a collaborative technical team
  • Gain exposure to large-scale transformation and modernisation projects
  • Benefit from flexible remote/hybrid working and a competitive package

This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior infrastructure professional looking to combine hands-on technical leadership with strategic influence in a modern enterprise environment.

Interested? Apply now for a confidential discussion. Ideally based in Manchester – hybrid working with 2 days per week in office.

Lead Infrastructure Engineer - Manchester employer: Adria Solutions Ltd

Join a leading technology services organisation that values technical expertise and offers a collaborative work culture. As a Lead Infrastructure Engineer in Manchester, you'll enjoy flexible remote/hybrid working arrangements, competitive salary packages, and the opportunity to drive significant infrastructure improvements while being part of large-scale transformation projects. With a focus on employee growth and autonomy, this role is perfect for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in a dynamic environment.

Adria Solutions Ltd

Contact Details:

Adria Solutions Ltd Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Lead Infrastructure Engineer - Manchester

Infrastructure Management
Critical Incident Resolution
Root Cause Analysis
Virtualisation
Cloud Operations
Backup Solutions
Platform Operations