Role: Infrastructure Engineer
Location: Manchester
Salary: £50,000-£60,000
Work pattern: Hybrid
In this role you'll design, support, and maintain on-premises, cloud, and virtual desktop environments, ensuring secure, reliable, and high-performing systems. The role has a strong focus on Citrix, Microsoft cloud technologies, and modern endpoint management, and acts as a senior escalation point for the Service Desk.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design, implement, and support infrastructure across on-premises and cloud platforms.
* Administer Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, GPO, and certificate services.
* Manage virtualisation platforms including VMware and XenServer.
* Support and optimise Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops and Citrix Cloud.
* Administer Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 services.
* Manage endpoint security, compliance, and application deployment using Microsoft Intune.
* Act as an escalation point for complex issues.
* Troubleshoot infrastructure, cloud, network, Citrix, and endpoint incidents and implement permanent fixes.
* Manage networking and security services including firewalls, VPNs, VLANs, and wireless networks.
* Implement patching, security hardening, and compliance controls (e.g. ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials).
* Maintain backup, disaster recovery, automation, and technical documentation.
Required Skills & Experience:
* Strong experience with Citrix, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and Intune.
* Solid background in Windows Server, Active Directory, and virtualisation.
* Good understanding of networking fundamentals and security best practices.
* PowerShell scripting and automation experience.
* 3+ years in an infrastructure or systems engineering role, with 2nd/3rd line support experience.
* Relevant certifications desirable (Azure, Citrix, Microsoft 365, VMware).
Benefits:
* Competitive salary (£50-60k)
* Performance-related bonus
* Enhanced contributory pension
* Enhanced family leave
* Electric car scheme
* Birthday holiday
* Share purchase scheme with interest-free loans
If you are interested, please apply now!