Infrastructure Engineer

Birchwell Digital; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Birchwell Associates is supporting a growing organisation in Preston with an Infrastructure Engineer role focused on Microsoft server, cloud and network infrastructure, blending hands-on support with project work.

The role offers hybrid working from Preston, a £40,000–£50,000 salary, exposure to upgrades, migrations and security improvements across the business, and collaboration with colleagues, suppliers and partners to ensure reliable IT services.

Qualifications

• Experience in infrastructure, systems or second/third-line support.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server, AD and Microsoft 365.
• Experience with Azure, Entra ID or similar cloud services.
• Good networking understanding (DNS, DHCP, VPNs, firewalls).

Responsibilities

• Support, maintain and improve Microsoft server, desktop and cloud infrastructure.
• Administer Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Active Directory and related identity services.
• Monitor and troubleshoot network connectivity and performance.
• Contribute to infrastructure upgrades, cloud migrations, and improvements.
• Support backup, disaster recovery, patching, security and resilience.
• Produce technical documentation and collaborate with partners.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

Microsoft 365

Azure / Entra ID

Networking

Backup & DR

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Tools

Monitoring tools

Job description

Infrastructure and Cloud opportunity

Infrastructure Engineer.

Support and improve Microsoft, cloud and network infrastructure within a growing technical environment. Work across day-to-day operations, project delivery and continuous infrastructure improvement.

Preston / Hybrid £40,000 - £50,000 Permanent Infrastructure & Cloud

Role overview

Infrastructure Engineer

• LocationPreston / Hybrid
• Salary£40,000 - £50,000
• TypePermanent
• SectorInfrastructure & Cloud
• ReferenceBW-INFRA-001

The opportunity

Birchwell Associates is supporting a growing organisation in the search for an Infrastructure Engineer. This role will suit an experienced infrastructure professional who enjoys combining hands-on support with project work and continuous improvement.

You will help maintain a dependable Microsoft and cloud environment, support network infrastructure and contribute to upgrades, migrations, security improvements and wider technical projects across the business.

What you will be doing

• Support, maintain and improve Microsoft server, desktop and cloud infrastructure.
• Administer Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Active Directory and related identity services.
• Monitor and troubleshoot network, connectivity, performance and availability issues.
• Contribute to infrastructure upgrades, cloud migrations and technical improvement projects.
• Support backup, disaster recovery, patching, security and operational resilience.
• Produce technical documentation and work with colleagues, suppliers and third‑party support partners.

What we are looking for

• Commercial experience in an infrastructure, systems or third‑line support role.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory and Microsoft 365.
• Experience with Azure, Entra ID or comparable cloud infrastructure services.
• Good understanding of networking, including DNS, DHCP, VPNs, firewalls and switching.
• Experience supporting virtualised environments, backup platforms and infrastructure monitoring tools.
• A structured approach to troubleshooting and clear communication with technical and non‑technical colleagues.

What is on offer

• Salary between £40,000 and £50,000, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working from Preston.
• A varied role covering operational support, infrastructure projects and cloud improvement work.
• Exposure to Microsoft, cloud, networking and security technologies.
• A stable technical environment with scope to develop into senior infrastructure or cloud‑focused responsibilities.