At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and resolve complex infrastructure issues while mentoring a dynamic team.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking managed services team in Manchester.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on leadership role, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Exciting challenges with major incident management and vendor collaboration.
- Why this job: Be the go-to expert in a fast-paced environment and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Strong technical skills in hybrid cloud and on-premises infrastructure.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
We are looking for an Infrastructure Lead to join as the most senior operational resource within a dedicated managed services team, supporting complex hybrid cloud and on-premises infrastructure platforms for multiple customers. This is a hands-on technical leadership role, not a purely managerial one; you'll be the person others turn to when an issue can't be resolved at the first line, and you'll own it through to a fix.
You'll act as the technical authority for the operational team: taking ownership of complex incident resolution and root cause analysis, leading platform engineering and hardware lifecycle work, and mentoring Infrastructure Engineers as they develop their own skills. You're expected to be comfortable making high-stakes calls under pressure during major incidents, and to drive resolution when nobody else can.
Day to day, that means leading the technical response to P1 and P2 major incidents, managing Dell VxRail and VMware VCF platform lifecycle operations, overseeing Veeam backup architecture and Azure DR strategy, and delivering capacity management reporting. You'll present complex RFCs at the weekly Change Advisory Board, manage vendor escalations with Dell, HPE, VMware (Broadcom) and ...
Infrastructure Lead - Manchester employer: Nextech
As an Infrastructure Lead in Manchester, you will join a dynamic and innovative team that values technical expertise and hands-on leadership. Our company fosters a collaborative work culture where employee growth is prioritised through mentorship and continuous learning opportunities, ensuring you can advance your career while tackling complex challenges. With competitive salaries and a commitment to work-life balance, we offer a rewarding environment for those looking to make a significant impact in the tech industry.
