ShortList Recruitment are working with a well-established, technology-led business based near Chester who are looking to appoint a Lead IT Engineer to take ownership of their internal IT infrastructure.
This is a hands‑on senior role where you will act as the primary technical lead, leading and mentoring a small IT support function. You will maintain and enhance a Microsoft‑centric, Azure‑based environment while driving security and operational best practice.
This opportunity is ideal for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer or experienced 3rd Line Engineer looking to step into a leadership role with real autonomy and visibility.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the senior escalation point and lead a small IT function
* Support and optimise Azure‑hosted infrastructure and Microsoft 365 environments
* Administer Azure AD (Entra ID), Windows Server and Active Directory
* Own backup, disaster recovery, patch management and security best practice
* Manage firewall, network security and third‑party IT suppliers
* Contribute to infrastructure improvement and modernisation projects
Experience Required
* Strong background in 3rd Line Support or Infrastructure Engineering
* Experience supporting Azure‑based infrastructure (IaaS)
* Microsoft 365 and Azure AD / Entra ID administration
* Windows Server & Active Directory expertise
* Backup, disaster recovery and network/firewall management
* Experience mentoring or leading others (formal management not essential)
The Lead IT Engineer role offers the chance to step into leadership while remaining technically hands‑on within a business where IT is critical to operations.
The Lead IT Engineer role is paying a salary up to £45,000 plus an impressive benefits package. The role is based near Chester and offers hybrid working with 3 days required onsite per week. It is commutable from Wrexham, North Wales, Wirral, Runcorn, Warrington and Crewe.
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