Infrastructure Engineer - (Cloud, Azure, Azure Virtual Desktop, AVD, Networking, Cisco, Switches, Routing, On Prem, Hybrid, O365, PowerShell, Firewalls, Azure Monitor, FortiNet) - Permanent - Manchester/Hybrid
Charles Simon Associates is currently looking for an Infrastructure Engineer on a permanent basis in Manchester. This role will support one of our longest-serving clients and a well-known business in the North West.
Location: Manchester, onsite 2 days per week
Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum D.O.E
Skills/Requirements for the Infrastructure Engineer:
Previous experience in designing, configuring and supporting an Azure Hybrid cloud environment
Extensive Azure experience, ideally within Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Azure Monitor
O365 experience
Strong networking skills around both Routing & Switching
Firewall experience, ideally within FortiNet/FortiGate or any other enterprise-level firewall
PowerShell Scripting
Solid understanding of Azure and on-prem networking, including subnets, routing, and diagnostics.
Desirable Skills:
Power Automate
Terraform or Bicep
Start date is ASAP for the Infrastructure Engineer
The Infrastructure Engineer will be responsible for:
Take ownership of the stability, performance, and scalability of both cloud-hosted and on-premise infrastructure, ensuring systems are proactively monitored and optimised.
Deliver and support secure, resilient, and cost-effective Azure-based solutions, including virtual desktop environments, automation pipelines, and core infrastructure services.
Lead the technical delivery of infrastructure projects from planning through to operational handover, producing clear documentation and ensuring alignment with architectural and security standards.
Maintain and enhance enterprise networking and virtualisation platforms, ensuring seamless integration between cloud and on-premise environments.
Act as a senior escalation point for complex technical issues, providing expert-level troubleshooting and mentoring to colleagues across the IT function.
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to implement infrastructure changes, ensuring minimal disruption and full compliance with governance frameworks.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of infrastructure services by identifying opportunities to modernise, automate, and streamline operations.
Support financial oversight of cloud services, including usage reporting, billing analysis, and cost optimisation recommendations.
Ensure all systems and services are delivered in line with agreed SLAs, KPIs, and security requirements, with a strong focus on risk mitigation and data protection.
Participate in an on-call rota and flexible shift pattern to ensure critical systems are supported during extended business hours and out-of-hours incidents.
Please send an up-to-date copy of your CV to be considered for the Infrastructure Engineer
Infrastructure Engineer - (Cloud, Azure, Azure Virtual Desktop, AVD, Networking, Cisco, Switches, Routing, On Prem, Hybrid, O365, PowerShell, Firewalls, Azure Monitor, FortiNet) - Permanent - Manchester/Hybrid