At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and improve Microsoft and cloud infrastructure while tackling exciting projects.
- Company: Join a growing organisation with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Great career progression into senior roles within a stable technical environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic tech environment and enhance your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in infrastructure support and strong knowledge of Microsoft technologies.
The predicted salary is between 50310 - 61490 £ per year.
Infrastructure and Cloud opportunity
Infrastructure Engineer.
Support and improve Microsoft, cloud and network infrastructure within a growing technical environment.
Work across day-to-day operations, project delivery and continuous infrastructure improvement.
Preston / Hybrid £40,000 - £50,000 Permanent Infrastructure & Cloud
Role overview
- Infrastructure Engineer
- Location Preston / Hybrid
- Type Permanent
- Sector Infrastructure & Cloud
- Reference BW-INFRA-001
The opportunity
Birchwell Associates is supporting a growing organisation in the search for an Infrastructure Engineer.
This role will suit an experienced infrastructure professional who enjoys combining hands-on support with project work and continuous improvement.
You will help maintain a dependable Microsoft and cloud environment, support network infrastructure and contribute to upgrades, migrations, security improvements and wider technical projects across the business.
- What you will be doing
- Support, maintain and improve Microsoft server, desktop and cloud infrastructure.
- Administer Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Active Directory and related identity services.
- Monitor and troubleshoot network, connectivity, performance and availability issues.
- Contribute to infrastructure upgrades, cloud migrations and technical improvement projects.
- Support backup, disaster recovery, patching, security and operational resilience.
- Produce technical documentation and work with colleagues, suppliers and third‑party support partners.
- What we are looking for
- Commercial experience in an infrastructure, systems or third‑line support role.
- Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory and Microsoft 365.
- Experience with Azure, Entra ID or comparable cloud infrastructure services.
- Good understanding of networking, including DNS, DHCP, VPNs, firewalls and switching.
- Experience supporting virtualised environments, backup platforms and infrastructure monitoring tools.
- A structured approach to troubleshooting and clear communication with technical and non‑technical colleagues.
- What is on offer
- Salary between £40,000 and £50,000, depending on experience.
- Hybrid working from Preston.
- A varied role covering operational support, infrastructure projects and cloud improvement work.
- Exposure to Microsoft, cloud, networking and security technologies.
- A stable technical environment with scope to develop into senior infrastructure or cloud‑focused responsibilities.
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Infrastructure Engineer in Preston employer: Birchwell Digital
Birchwell Associates is an excellent employer for Infrastructure Engineers, offering a dynamic hybrid working environment in Preston. With a focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to engage in diverse projects that enhance your skills in Microsoft and cloud technologies while enjoying a supportive work culture that values continuous improvement and collaboration.
