Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer

SearchWorks; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SearchWorks in Manchester is seeking a Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer to lead core infrastructure initiatives and drive cloud migration within a hands-on Internal IT team. The role reports to the Head of IT Operations and requires ownership of key services and end-user experience improvements.

You will be the senior technical escalation point, delivering modern, secure cloud-focused IT solutions and guiding the organisation towards a more resilient infrastructure environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in IT Infrastructure/Senior Infrastructure roles.
• Hands-on experience across the Microsoft ecosystem.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID and Intune.
• Experience delivering cloud migration and infrastructure modernisation projects.
• Knowledge of Microsoft E5 security and endpoint capabilities.
• Strong understanding of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, networking and identity/access management.
• Experience with automation and improving IT processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the migration of on-premises Windows infrastructure to cloud-based services.
• Own and optimise Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID, Intune, Exchange Online and SharePoint Online.
• Modernise network infrastructure, including cloud-based appliances and Global Secure Access.
• Implement and support Windows Autopilot, Microsoft Autopatch and Microsoft E5 capabilities.
• Deliver solutions including Intune Endpoint Privilege Management (EPM), Microsoft Cloud PKI, Enterprise Application Management and Intune Remote Help.
• Act as the technical owner for core infrastructure services including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, identity and access management and networking.
• Support Windows, macOS, Android and iOS environments.
• Act as the senior escalation point for complex technical issues, incidents and root-cause analysis.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Azure

Entra ID

Intune

SharePoint Online

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

Networking

Automation

Job description

Our client is looking for a Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer to join their Internal IT team and work closely with the Head of IT Operations.

This is a newly created, hands-on role for someone with 5+ years of infrastructure experience who can take ownership of core IT infrastructure while leading modernisation and cloud migration projects.

You’ll be the senior technical escalation point within the team, responsible for delivering projects, improving the end-user experience and helping move the organisation towards a more modern, secure and cloud-focused IT environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the migration of on-premises Windows infrastructure to cloud-based services.


• Own and optimise Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID, Intune, Exchange Online and SharePoint Online.


• Modernise network infrastructure, including cloud-based appliances and Global Secure Access.


• Implement and support Windows Autopilot, Microsoft Autopatch and Microsoft E5 capabilities.


• Deliver solutions including Intune Endpoint Privilege Management (EPM), Microsoft Cloud PKI, Enterprise Application Management and Intune Remote Help.


• Act as the technical owner for core infrastructure services including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, identity and access management and networking.


• Support Windows, macOS, Android and iOS environments.


• Act as the senior escalation point for complex technical issues, incidents and root-cause analysis.

Key Experience:

• 5+ years' experience in an IT Infrastructure Engineer, Senior Infrastructure Engineer or similar role.


• Strong hands-on experience across the Microsoft ecosystem.


• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID and Intune.


• Experience delivering cloud migration and infrastructure modernisation projects.


• Knowledge of Microsoft E5 security and endpoint capabilities.


• Strong understanding of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, networking and identity/access management.


• Experience with automation and improving IT processes.