Overview
In this Senior Infrastructure Engineer role, you will own the design, deployment, and operation of secure Azure infrastructure, networks, and on‑premises systems. You will act as a senior escalation point and lead infrastructure projects, shaping cloud migrations and modernization efforts. You’ll work across security, identity, virtualization, and monitoring to ensure reliable, compliant operations. This role offers hands‑on technical impact and opportunities to mentor the team in a fast‑paced technology environment.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement and maintain secure Azure infrastructure and networking
- Lead cloud migration and infrastructure modernization initiatives
- Manage enterprise LAN, WAN, VPN, routing, DNS, DHCP and VLANs
- Administer Sophos and/or Barracuda firewalls, including VPN, NAT and security policies
- Manage Entra ID, including Conditional Access, MFA, RBAC and PIM
- Manage Intune and NinjaOne for endpoint security, patching and automation
- Support Microsoft 365, Mimecast and secure web gateway technologies
- Administer VMware vSphere and NSX environments
- Monitor infrastructure performance, investigate alerts and conduct root cause analysis
- Support vulnerability management, remediation and infrastructure hardening
- Maintain ISO 27001 controls and provide audit evidence
- Lead technical projects, documentation and mentoring across the team
Key requirements
- Senior infrastructure or network engineering experience, ideally within an MSP
- Strong hands-on Azure infrastructure and security experience
- Strong enterprise networking knowledge across LAN/WAN, VPN, routing, DNS, DHCP and VLANs
- Hands-on Sophos and/or Barracuda firewall experience
- Experience with Entra ID, Intune and NinjaOne
- Microsoft 365 and Mimecast experience, with strong email and web security knowledge
- VMware vSphere and NSX experience
- Experience with vulnerability management and infrastructure security
- ISO 27001 experience, including audits and evidence gathering
- Infrastructure monitoring experience, ideally LogicMonitor or PRTG
- Strong technical documentation, communication and stakeholder skills
- Ability to work independently, lead projects and act as a senior escalation point
- strong communication
- stakeholder management
- mentoring
- Azure infrastructure and security
- enterprise networking (LAN/WAN, VPN, DNS, DHCP, VLANs)
- firewalls (Sophos, Barracuda)
Senior Infrastructure Engineer in Manchester employer: VIQU Limited
Join a leading Investment Banking firm in London, where you will thrive in a dynamic hybrid work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will have access to continuous learning opportunities and the chance to work on complex projects that make a real impact in the financial sector. Our inclusive work culture values your contributions and encourages you to take ownership of your projects, ensuring a rewarding and meaningful career path.
