VIQU IT Recruitment
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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