Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing support

Cash Plan

Employer pension contributions

Discounts and cashback at over 900Ret

Discounts and cashback at over 900+ret

Job summary

Grayce in Manchester is seeking an IT Systems Engineer to maintain and improve the technology that supports our people and operations. You'll work across Microsoft 365, Azure, business applications, integrations, and AI-powered tools to deliver a reliable, secure IT environment.

This full-time, 37.5-hour role involves supporting users, implementing automation with PowerShell, and helping drive technology improvements.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience supporting cloud technologies and business applications.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Azure.
• Experience with PowerShell or other automation tools.
• Interest in AI, automation, and emerging technologies.
• Collaborative approach and desire to continuously learn and improve.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, and Entra ID.
• Work with Azure-hosted applications and cloud services.
• Support business-critical systems, integrations, and reporting platforms.
• Use automation tools, including PowerShell, to improve efficiency.
• Assist with platform enhancements and technology improvement projects.
• Leverage AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot to improve workflows and productivity.
• Provide 1st and 2nd line IT support for colleagues across the business.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and application issues.
• Manage user access and permissions.
• Support meeting room and AV technology.
• Act as a key point of contact for IT queries and service requests.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Cloud technologies

Microsoft 365

Azure

PowerShell

Automation

AI interest

Collaboration

Tools

PowerShell

Job description

Location: Manchester, office in the heart of the Northern Quarter

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Reports to: Head of Technology

About Grayce

We are change and transformation partners for the world's most ambitious organisations.

For over a decade, we've delivered measurable impact by identifying, developing, and deploying high-performing talent across the UK and beyond—turning potential into performance for the businesses that need it most.

Joining Grayce means becoming part of a business built on a deeper purpose: championing emerging talent and creating meaningful career opportunities. As we continue to grow and evolve, technology plays a critical role in enabling our success. We're investing in our systems, platforms, data, and AI capabilities to create an efficient, connected, and future-ready organisation.

Role Purpose

As an IT Systems Engineer, you'll help maintain and improve the technology that supports our people and business operations. Working across Microsoft 365, Azure, business applications, integrations, and AI-powered tools, you'll play a key role in delivering a reliable, secure, and efficient IT environment.

This is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys solving technical challenges, supporting users, and exploring emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

Systems & Platforms

• Support and maintain Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, and Entra ID
• Work with Azure-hosted applications and cloud services
• Support business-critical systems, integrations, and reporting platforms
• Use automation tools, including PowerShell, to improve efficiency
• Assist with platform enhancements and technology improvement projects
• Leverage AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot to improve workflows and productivity

IT Support

• Provide 1st and 2nd line support for colleagues across the business
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and application issues
• Manage user access and permissions
• Support meeting room and AV technology
• Act as a key point of contact for IT queries and service requests

About You

You’ll be a proactive problem‑solver with a strong customer focus and a passion for technology. You’ll bring:

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience supporting cloud technologies and business applications
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Azure
• Experience with PowerShell or other automation tools
• Interest in AI, automation, and emerging technologies
• A collaborative approach and desire to continuously learn and improve

Why Join Grayce?

• Join a growing organisation where technology is a strategic priority
• Work with modern cloud platforms, AI tools, and business‑critical systems
• Gain exposure to a broad technology landscape and varied projects
• Be part of a collaborative team that values innovation and continuous improvement
• 25 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health and wellbeing support
• Cash Plan
• Employer pension contributions
• Discounts and cashback at over 900 retailers