3rd / 4th Line Infrastructure Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a skilled 3rd / 4th Line Infrastructure Engineer to join a newly formed infrastructure team in Central Manchester. The successful candidate will be part of a small group of engineers dedicated to maintaining a robust and secure infrastructure environment while resolving complex operational issues and improving cloud infrastructure. This hands-on position requires collaboration and communication with team members to deliver high-quality IT support.

Responsibilities

  • Provide support across a broad range of 3rd and 4th line infrastructure and networking activities.
  • Resolve complex technical operational issues related to print server queues, basic networking, and hardware troubleshooting.
  • Perform advanced troubleshooting within Azure and firewall technologies.
  • Support and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure, including Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).
  • Ensure mission-critical systems remain stable, secure, and performant.
  • Work across Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and virtualized environments.
  • Contribute to infrastructure improvements and ongoing technical projects.
  • Collaborate within the infrastructure team to deliver high-quality internal IT services.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 7 years' hands-on experience in cloud, infrastructure support, and enterprise networking.
  • Proficiency in Azure Cloud, including Azure Active Directory and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), with evidenced hands-on examples.
  • Experience with Azure IaaS and PaaS services.
  • Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365.
  • Demonstrated excellence in troubleshooting complex technical issues independently.
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.
  • Familiarity with firewall technologies (SD-WAN, Meraki, Palo Alto) and VMware is desirable.
  • Experience in enterprise-scale networking and server environments (300-400 users/servers) is a plus.