Full job descriptionLead Infrastructure Engineer - Manchester

UK Remote / Hybrid | Competitive Salary + On-Call Allowance
A leading technology services organisation is looking for an experienced Infrastructure Lead to act as the senior technical authority across a complex hybrid cloud and on-premise environment.


The Role

*Lead resolution of critical infrastructure incidents and root cause analysis
*Own virtualisation, cloud, backup, and platform operations
*Manage upgrades, capacity planning, and performance optimisation
*Present and govern high-risk changes through CAB processes
*Act as the senior escalation point for engineers and vendors
*Drive automation and operational improvement initiatives
*Participate in a shared on-call rotation


What We’re Looking For

*10+ years’ experience in enterprise infrastructure or managed services
*Strong VMware, Azure, Windows Server, and Linux expertise
*Experience with enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions
*Proven technical leadership and major incident management experience
*Knowledge of ITIL service management and change control
*Scripting and automation experience (PowerShell and/or similar)


Why Join?

*Join a business where you’ll be the technical authority and trusted escalation point
*Work with enterprise-scale VMware, Azure, HCI, and disaster recovery technologies
*Play a key role in infrastructure strategy, automation, and continuous improvement
*Enjoy a high degree of autonomy while working within a collaborative technical team
*Gain exposure to large-scale transformation and modernisation projects
*Benefit from flexible remote/hybrid working and a competitive package
This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior infrastructure professional looking to combine hands-on technical leadership with strategic influence in a modern enterprise environment.


Interested? Apply now for a confidential discussion.

Ideally based in Manchester – hybrid working with 2 days per week in office.


Infrastructure Lead - Manchester