At a Glance
- Tasks: Own and manage Linux infrastructure and cloud automation for diverse clients.
- Company: Dynamic managed service provider based in Manchester.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, on-call compensation, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team with a focus on automation and real accountability.
- Why this job: Take ownership of impactful projects and enhance your technical skills in a hands-on role.
- Qualifications: 5-7 years of experience in enterprise infrastructure engineering and strong Linux skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We are hiring a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to take ownership of Linux infrastructure and cloud automation across our managed service customer base. This is a hands-on, senior engineering role with real ownership and accountability, not a support desk position.
The Role
- You'll be responsible for end-to-end Linux patching using Ansible, managing Azure Backup for Linux workloads, building infrastructure-as-code deployments with Bicep and ARM templates, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines through Azure DevOps.
- You'll also act as the escalation point for T1 engineers and play a key role in P1 major incident response as part of a 1-in-5 weekly on-call rota. On-call compensation is provided.
What We're Looking For
- 5-7 years of enterprise infrastructure engineering experience, ideally within an MSP or multi-customer environment.
- Strong Linux administration skills across RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, and Oracle Linux.
- Proven Ansible experience including playbook development, patching lifecycle management, and compliance reporting.
- Hands-on Azure proficiency covering Linux VM management, Azure Update Manager, Azure Backup, Key Vault, and networking.
- Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code using Bicep and/or ARM templates.
- Familiarity with Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure automation.
- Solid Bash scripting skills for automation and maintenance tasks.
- Strong understanding of ITIL change management processes, including RFC preparation and CAB attendance.
- Experience with ServiceNow for ticket and change management.
Required Qualifications
- AZ-104 (Azure Administrator Associate) or equivalent demonstrated Azure experience.
What Matters Most
You take full ownership of what you're responsible for, whether that's hitting a >95% Linux patching compliance SLA, maintaining >98% backup success rates, or driving an escalated incident to resolution without needing to push it further up the chain. You're automation-first in your thinking and disciplined in your approach to change management and documentation. If you're a Linux and cloud engineer looking for a role with genuine technical depth and real ownership across a diverse MSP environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now with an up-to-date CV to be considered.
Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Linux) employer: Nextech Group Limited
Join a forward-thinking company in Manchester that values innovation and technical excellence, offering a dynamic work culture where your contributions directly impact our managed service customer base. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development and hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies in Linux and cloud automation. Enjoy competitive compensation, including on-call pay, and be part of a collaborative team that prioritises ownership and accountability in every project.
