Infrastructure Support Engineer

Ascent People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing IT company in Manchester is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer. The role involves managing Active Directory, Windows Server, and disaster recovery solutions. Ideal candidates will have strong troubleshooting skills and a background in a 24/7 enterprise environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a friendly, ambitious team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in ITIL environment.
• Experience with Windows Server (2012, 2016, 2019).
• Familiar with disaster recovery and backup solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Active Directory configurations.
• Implement and manage Windows Server infrastructure.
• Collaborate with IT team to implement new server technologies.

Skills

Active Directory Administration

Windows Server

Troubleshooting

Virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V)

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Microsoft certification (MCSA/MCSE Windows Server)

Tools

Veeam

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Manchester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Description

Infrastructure Engineer, Windows, Active Directory, Hybrid working, 3 days a week in the office, Liverpool.

We are looking for an experienced IT Infrastructure Engineer to join our growing team.

With at least 3-4 years experience of 3rd line infrastructure support you will be responsible for the following;

Main Responsibilities

● Manage and maintain Active Directory, including design, configuration, user and group
management, and security policies.
● Implement and manage Windows Server infrastructure, including installation,
configuration, performance optimization, and troubleshooting.
● Design and implement disaster recovery solutions for critical servers and services.
● Conduct regular backups and ensure data integrity and availability.
● Monitor server performance and proactively identify and resolve potential issues.
● Perform system upgrades and migrations according to established procedures.
● Collaborate with the IT team to implement new server technologies and applications.
● Document server configurations and procedures for future reference.
● Adhere to IT security policies and best practices.

Technical Skills needed for the Infrastructure Support role include;

● Strong understanding of Windows Server operating systems (2012 R2, 2016, 2019).
● Active Directory administration, including group policy management, user and group
creation, and security configuration.
● Experience with DNS and file services configuration.
● Working knowledge of virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V).
● Familiarity with backup and recovery solutions (Veeam).
● Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
● Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.

Core Knowledge Requirements needed for the Infrastructure support role;

● 5+ years of experience in a large 24/7 enterprise and ITIL environment.
● Experience with Windows Server (2012, 2016 or 2019).
● Ability to create/manage Domain Services and configuration including disaster recovery
scenarios, managing security groups, delegation, OU structure, object types, and
attributes.
● Experience with Active Directory, VMWare and Veeam technologies.
● Knowledge of the 3 large hyperscalers.
● Human competencies: teamwork and multicultural awareness.
● Leadership skills: initiative, effective communication, ability to manage workload and
meet deadlines.

Qualifications
● Degree in Computer Science or related discipline.
● Microsoft certification (MCSA/MCSE Windows Server), Microsoft Certified: Windows
Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, and / or Microsoft Certified Expert.

If you are looking for a role that will offer you a new challenge and an opportunity to work with a friendly and ambitious team then please send your CV today.

ASscent People Ltd is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy and applicants from all ages and backgrounds will be considered.