Infrastructure Engineer - GBP 45000

Role – Infrastructure Engineer Full time – Permanent Salary – £45,000 per year Location – Manchester – Hybrid Are you a tech-savvy problem solver with a passion for infrastructure and a knack for troubleshooting at the highest level? We're looking for a skilled IT Infrastructure Engineer to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone ready to take ownership of critical systems and provide top-tier support across both cloud and on-premise environments. Key Responsibilities * Provide expert technical support and resolution for 3rd line issues * Act as an escalation point for 1st/2nd Line Service Desk engineers * Develop and document robust technical processes and procedures * Manage and deploy Azure services and infrastructure * Oversee security across Azure, Entra, and Microsoft 365 environments * Administer devices and software using Intune, Defender, and ManageEngine * Manage on-premise infrastructure, including backups and virtual environments * Perform hands-on service desk duties when needed Technical Environment * Windows Server: Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, GPO, Certificate Services * Storage: Windows File Servers, NTFS, Nimble/Alletra, OSNexus * VMWare: ESX 8.0+, iSCSI connectivity * Backup: Veeam, Volume Shadow Copies * Cloud: Microsoft 365, Entra, Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint * MDM: Intune, Defender * Linux: Suse SLES, Ubuntu, Rocky, CentOS * Networking: Nexus 9k, Catalyst, Allied Telesis, Ubiquiti, Fortinet firewalls * Cabling: Cat5e/6, Fibre What's in it for You? * Generous and growing holiday entitlement * A company-wide day off during Christmas * Staff discounts on wine and spirits * Hybrid/flexible working options * Life assurance cover from 3 months' service * Wellbeing support including Mental Health First Aiders, EAP, and wellness app * Health checks and stop smoking support * Opportunities for training, development, and apprenticeships * Get involved in exciting new product development (yes, there are tastings!) * Free on-site parking and EV charging * Community engagement opportunities and local event discounts Benefits Also Include: * Enhanced maternity/paternity leave * Company pension * Sick pay * Bereavement leave * Referral bonuses * Work-from-home options If you're a passionate engineer ready to elevate your career, this role offers the perfect mix of challenge, variety, and opportunity. Apply now and bring your expertise to a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement