Infrastructure Engineer – (Cloud, Azure, Azure Virtual Desktop, AVD, Networking, Cisco, Switches, Routing, On Prem, Hybrid, O365, PowerShell, Firewalls, Azure Monitor, FortiNet) – Permanent – Manchester/Hybrid Charles Simon Associates are currently looking for an Infrastructure Engineer on a permanent basis. This role will be supporting one of our longest serving clients and a well know business in the North West. Location: Manchester, onsite 2 days per week Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum D.O.E Skills/Requirements for the Infrastructure Engineer: * Previous experience in designing, configuring and supporting an Azure Hybrid cloud environment * Extensive Azure experience, ideally within Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Azure Monitor * O365 experience * Strong networking skills around both Routing & Switching * Firewall experience, ideally within FortiNet/FortiGate or any other enterprise-level firewall * PowerShell Scripting * Solid understanding of Azure and on-prem networking, including subnets, routing, and diagnostics. Desirable Skills: * Power Automate * Terraform or Bicep Start date is ASAP for the Infrastructure Engineer The Infrastructure Engineer will be responsible for: * Take ownership of the stability, performance, and scalability of both cloud-hosted and on-premise infrastructure, ensuring systems are proactively monitored and optimised. * Deliver and support secure, resilient, and cost-effective Azure-based solutions, including virtual desktop environments, automation pipelines, and core infrastructure services. * Lead the technical delivery of infrastructure projects from planning through to operational handover, producing clear documentation and ensuring alignment with architectural and security standards. * Maintain and enhance enterprise networking and virtualisation platforms, ensuring seamless integration between cloud and on-premise environments. * Act as a senior escalation point for complex technical issues, providing expert-level troubleshooting and mentoring to colleagues across the IT function. * Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to implement infrastructure changes, ensuring minimal disruption and full compliance with governance frameworks. * Contribute to the continuous improvement of infrastructure services by identifying opportunities to modernise, automate, and streamline operations. * Support financial oversight of cloud services, including usage reporting, billing analysis, and cost optimisation recommendations. * Ensure all systems and services are delivered in line with agreed SLAs, KPIs, and security requirements, with a strong focus on risk mitigation and data protection. * Participate in an on-call rota and flexible shift pattern to ensure critical systems are supported during extended business hours and out-of-hours incidents. Please send an up-to-date copy of your CV to be considered for the Infrastructure Engineer Infrastructure Engineer – (Cloud, Azure, Azure Virtual Desktop, AVD, Networking, Cisco, Switches, Routing, On Prem, Hybrid, O365, PowerShell, Firewalls, Azure Monitor, FortiNet) – Permanent – Manchester/Hybrid