Infrastructure Engineer in Manchester

Infrastructure Engineer | Manchester | Contract

A client is looking for an Infrastructure Engineer who will run the Server, Virtualisation, Storage and Microsoft Infrastructure Estate, while supporting a Major internal transformation project. The successful Systems Engineer will have deep expertise in Windows systems, Active directory, Virtualisation, storage and cloud platforms while maintaining a solid understanding of wider infrastructure and networking technologies.

Key Responsibilities of the Infrastructure Engineer:

• Own and manage Windows Server, VMware/Hyper‑V, SAN, and NAS infrastructure.
• Design and support Active Directory, Group Policy, Entra ID, and Intune.
• Manage cloud infrastructure across Azure and/or GCP using Infrastructure as Code.
• Deliver system hardening, patch management, backup, disaster recovery, and resilience solutions.
• Support development platforms, including Perforce and build infrastructure.
• Automate infrastructure management using scripting and Infrastructure as Code.

Key Skills and Experience of the Infrastructure Engineer:

• Must have expert knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Intune.
• Must have strong experience with VMware and/or Hyper‑V, SAN, and NAS technologies.
• Proven experience as a key member of a large digital transformation project.
• Cloud infrastructure experience in Azure, GCP, and/or AWS.
• Infrastructure as Code experience using Terraform, Bicep, or similar.
• Strong PowerShell and/or Python automation skills.
• Experience with backup, disaster recovery, patch management, and high‑availability design.
• Solid networking fundamentals, including VLANs and routing concepts.
• Experience in games, VFX, animation, or similar technical environments is desirable.

The successful Infrastructure Engineer candidate will be based in Manchester.

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