Solution Architect - Infrastructure & Cloud (Hybrid/Azure) Location: Manchester Permanent Salary: up to c.£75K dependant on experience Are you an experienced Solution Architect with a passion for delivering innovative, secure, and scalable infrastructure solutions? We're looking for a strategic thinker and technical expert to lead the design and delivery of modern cloud and hybrid … This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking architecture team where you will: Lead the design of end-to-end infrastructure solutions for enterprise-scale projects across cloud-first and hybrid environments. Play a key role in shaping IT strategy and defining architectural roadmaps aligned with business and technical goals. Collaborate with stakeholders across IT and … to technical governance bodies and lead implementation alongside cross-functional teams. Produce technical artefacts including high/low-level designs, risk documentation, and options papers. Champion best practices in cloud security, performance optimisation, and resilience. Contribute to automation, infrastructure as code, and continuous delivery pipelines. Create an environment that supports innovation, autonomy, and personal development across the team. Promote More ❯
M4, Manchester, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Charles Simon Associates Ltd
Infrastructure Engineer (Azure, AVD, Networking, Cisco, FortiNet, PowerShell, HybridCloud) Permanent | Manchester (Hybrid, 2 days onsite) | Up to £65,000 DOE Charles Simon Associates are partnering with one of our longest-standing clients, a highly respected organisation in the North West. We are looking to recruit an Infrastructure Engineer on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic … opportunity for an experienced infrastructure professional with a strong background in Azure cloud services and enterprise networking to join a forward-thinking IT team driving digital transformation across a hybrid environment. Key Skills & Experience Required: Proven experience designing, implementing, and supporting Azure hybridcloud environments Strong hands-on knowledge of Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Azure … networking, including routing, switching, and firewall management Experience with FortiNet/FortiGate or other enterprise-grade firewalls Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation and operational tasks Good grasp of cloud and on-prem networking, including subnets, routing, and diagnostics Desirable: Exposure to Power Automate, Terraform, or Bicep Experience working in regulated or professional services environments Key Responsibilities: Ensure the More ❯
Manchester, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Charles Simon Associates Ltd
Infrastructure Engineer (Azure, AVD, Networking, Cisco, FortiNet, PowerShell, HybridCloud) Permanent | Manchester (Hybrid, 2 days onsite) | Up to £65,000 DOE Charles Simon Associates are partnering with one of our longest-standing clients, a highly respected organisation in the North West. We are looking to recruit an Infrastructure Engineer on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic … opportunity for an experienced infrastructure professional with a strong background in Azure cloud services and enterprise networking to join a forward-thinking IT team driving digital transformation across a hybrid environment. Key Skills & Experience Required: Proven experience designing, implementing, and supporting Azure hybridcloud environments Strong hands-on knowledge of Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Azure … networking , including routing, switching , and firewall management Experience with FortiNet/FortiGate or other enterprise-grade firewalls Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation and operational tasks Good grasp of cloud and on-prem networking , including subnets, routing, and diagnostics Desirable: Exposure to Power Automate , Terraform , or Bicep Experience working in regulated or professional services environments Key Responsibilities: Ensure the More ❯
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 … 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 Hybridcloud 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 … 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 More ❯
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 an Infrastructure Engineer on a permanent basis in Manchester. This role will support one of our longest-serving clients and a well-known business in … 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 Hybridcloud 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 … 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 More ❯
experience) + Great Benefits An experienced Solution Architect is required for our client based in Manchester. The successful candidate will lead the design and delivery of modern infrastructure and cloud solutions that support the organisation's strategic technology goals. Your expertise will directly impact the quality and resilience of digital services. Responsibilities: Designing secure, scalable infrastructure solutions across hybridcloud environments (Azure & on-prem). Defining IT strategies and architectural roadmaps aligned with emerging technologies. Leading the delivery of enterprise-scale projects and presenting solutions to the Technical Design Authority. Collaborating with stakeholders across IT and business teams to deliver high-quality services. Driving automation and integration using tools like PowerShell, Python, BICEP, GitHub, and Octopus Deploy. … Providing inclusive leadership and mentoring to technical teams. Skills: Essential: Proven experience as a Solution Architect in infrastructure and cloud environments. Deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure, on-prem technologies (VMware, Exchange, SAN), and Microsoft 365. Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code and DevOps tooling. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to manage complex workloads and lead diverse More ❯
experience) + Great Benefits An experienced Solution Architect is required for our client based in Manchester. The successful candidate will lead the design and delivery of modern infrastructure and cloud solutions that support the organisation’s strategic technology goals. Your expertise will directly impact the quality and resilience of digital services. Responsibilities: Designing secure, scalable infrastructure solutions across hybridcloud environments (Azure & on-prem). Defining IT strategies and architectural roadmaps aligned with emerging technologies. Leading the delivery of enterprise-scale projects and presenting solutions to the Technical Design Authority. Collaborating with stakeholders across IT and business teams to deliver high-quality services. Driving automation and integration using tools like PowerShell, Python, BICEP, GitHub, and Octopus Deploy. … Providing inclusive leadership and mentoring to technical teams. Skills: Essential: Proven experience as a Solution Architect in infrastructure and cloud environments. Deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure, on-prem technologies (VMware, Exchange, SAN), and Microsoft 365. Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code and DevOps tooling. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to manage complex workloads and lead diverse More ❯
We are recruiting for a passionate, technically adept Infrastructure Engineer with a solid understanding of private, public and hybridcloud technology. You will be leading complex technical projects for customers, handling implementation, support and integration of cloud environments whilst ensuring maximum uptime and performance. This is a small team of highly skilled individuals who work together to … high performance. If you enjoy working independently, solving problems at scale, and being trusted to get it right, this role is for you. Key responsibilities ** Overseeing and optimising private cloud environments, ensuring consistent reliability and performance ** Responding to alerts and incidents quickly, collaborating closely with colleagues and datacentre partners ** Investigating and resolving technical issues, escalating only when necessary ** Planning … and delivering infrastructure upgrades, enhancements, and cloud migrations ** Handling day to day tasks like patching, monitoring, capacity planning, and backups ** Running regular disaster recovery tests ** Enforcing security best practices and compliance standards ** Spotting risks early and putting measures in place to prevent downtime It's a small team, and they want really passionate technologists with a genuine interest infrastructure. More ❯