Lead Infrastructure Engineer - Manchester

Lead Infrastructure Engineer - Manchester UK Remote / Hybrid | Competitive Salary + On-Call Allowance A leading technology services organisation is looking for an experienced Infrastructure Lead to act as the senior technical authority across a complex hybrid cloud and on-premise environment. The Role • Lead resolution of critical infrastructure incidents and root cause analysis • Own virtualisation, cloud, backup, and platform operations • Manage upgrades, capacity planning, and performance optimisation • Present and govern high-risk changes through CAB processes • Act as the senior escalation point for engineers and vendors • Drive automation and operational improvement initiatives • Participate in a shared on-call rotation What We're Looking For • 10+ years' experience in enterprise infrastructure or managed services • Strong VMware, Azure, Windows Server, and Linux expertise • Experience with enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions • Proven technical leadership and major incident management experience • Knowledge of ITIL service management and change control • Scripting and automation experience (PowerShell and/or similar) Why Join? • Join a business where you'll be the technical authority and trusted escalation point • Work with enterprise-scale VMware, Azure, HCI, and disaster recovery technologies • Play a key role in infrastructure strategy, automation, and continuous improvement • Enjoy a high degree of autonomy while working within a collaborative technical team • Gain exposure to large-scale transformation and modernisation projects • Benefit from flexible remote/hybrid working and a competitive package This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior infrastructure professional looking to combine hands-on technical leadership with strategic influence in a modern enterprise environment. Interested? Apply now for a confidential discussion. Ideally based in Manchester – hybrid working with 2 days per week in office. Infrastructure Lead - Manchester