Cloud & Network Infrastructure Engineer

Cloud and Network 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 is currently looking for a Cloud and Network Infrastructure Engineer on a permanent basis in Manchester. This role will support one of our longest-serving clients and a well-known 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 Cloud and Network 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 Cloud & Network Infrastructure Engineer

The Cloud & Network 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 Cloud & Network Infrastructure Engineer

Cloud and Network Infrastructure Engineer – (Cloud, Azure, Azure Virtual Desktop, AVD, Networking, Cisco, Switches, Routing, On Prem, Hybrid, O365, PowerShell, Firewalls, Azure Monitor, FortiNet) – Permanent – Manchester/Hybrid