Azure Infrastructure Engineer 3/4th line

Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
£400 - 450 per day
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Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
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Azure Infrastructure Engineer 3/4th line

 

3rd / 4th Line Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Central Manchester (2–3 days on-site)
Contract: Initial 6-month contract (high likelihood of extension)
Rate: Up to £450 per day (Outside IR35)
Start Date: Within the next 4 weeks

Overview

Are you looking for stability, variety, and the opportunity to make a genuine impact within a newly formed infrastructure team? This role offers exactly that.

We're looking for an experienced 3rd / 4th Line Infrastructure Engineer to join a small, highly capable team of three engineers who work collaboratively, share responsibilities, and take pride in maintaining a robust, secure, and reliable infrastructure environment.

This is a hands-on role where you'll split your time between resolving complex operational issues and supporting the ongoing development of a modern, cloud-first infrastructure. If you enjoy working across a broad technical estate and thrive in a collaborative environment, this could be the perfect opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide support across a broad range of 3rd and 4th line infrastructure and networking activities.
  • Resolve complex technical operational issues, including:
    • Print server queue issues
    • Basic networking and hardware troubleshooting
    • Advanced troubleshooting within Azure
    • Advanced firewall troubleshooting
  • Support and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure, including Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).
  • Ensure mission-critical systems remain stable, secure, and performant.
  • Work across Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and virtualised environments.
  • Support enterprise networking, SD-WAN technologies, and firewall infrastructure.
  • Contribute to infrastructure improvements and ongoing technical projects.
  • Work collaboratively within a close-knit infrastructure team to deliver a high-quality internal IT service.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 7 years' hands-on experience in cloud, infrastructure support, and enterprise networking.
  • Strong technical expertise across:
    • Azure Cloud, including Azure Active Directory and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)
    • Azure IaaS and PaaS services
    • Windows Server
    • Active Directory
    • Microsoft 365
    • Firewall technologies (strong knowledge of SD-WAN, Meraki, and Palo Alto)
    • VMware and other virtualisation platforms
    • Enterprise-scale networking and server environments (300–400 users/servers)
  • Able to provide specific, evidenced examples of Azure experience during interview.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve complex technical issues independently.
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.

Why Join?

  • Be part of a newly established, close-knit infrastructure team.
  • Work in a varied role where no two days are the same.
  • Collaborate with experienced engineers in a supportive environment.
  • Opportunity for long-term continuity and contract stability.
  • Hybrid working in Central Manchester.
  • Outside IR35 contract with an initial six-month term and strong extension potential.

Apply

If you're proactive, dependable, and thrive in a collaborative environment, and you're within commuting distance of Central Manchester, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.