Infrastructure System Engineer - #2190226

Infrastructure & Systems Engineer

Greater Manchester | Permanent | Full-Time

About the Opportunity

A growing engineering and technology organisation is seeking an experienced Infrastructure & Systems Engineer to join its internal IT function. This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse technology estate, supporting critical infrastructure, cybersecurity initiatives, automation projects and cloud technologies.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing enterprise systems while driving infrastructure improvement projects across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Windows Server infrastructure.
• Manage Active Directory, Group Policy and access controls.
• Support Hyper-V virtualised environments.
• Deliver server migration and infrastructure refresh projects.
• Support SQL Server, IIS and Remote Desktop Services platforms.
• Maintain backup, disaster recovery and business continuity solutions.
• Monitor, patch and secure server and endpoint environments.
• Support Microsoft 365, Azure/Entra ID and Intune administration.
• Manage network technologies including VLANs, VPNs, firewalls and WAN connectivity.
• Contribute to cybersecurity initiatives, vulnerability remediation and security compliance.
• Develop automation solutions using PowerShell.
• Produce technical documentation and infrastructure diagrams.
• Act as a technical escalation point for complex support issues.

Required Experience

• 6+ years' experience in Infrastructure, Systems Engineering or a similar technical role.
• Strong Windows Server administration experience.
• Active Directory and Group Policy administration.
• Hyper-V virtualisation experience.
• Microsoft 365 Hybrid environment experience.
• SQL Server, IIS and Remote Desktop Services knowledge.
• Networking knowledge including TCP/IP, switching, VLANs and VPNs.
• Firewall administration experience.
• Experience with patch management and vulnerability remediation.
• Microsoft Intune administration.
• PowerShell scripting and automation.
• Strong troubleshooting and stakeholder communication skills.

Desirable Experience

• Azure / Entra ID certifications.
• Microsoft certifications.
• Cybersecurity certifications.
• Experience supporting security compliance frameworks.
• Email security platform administration experience.