Systems Engineer

• Lead large transformation projects across the business.
• Own and manage Windows Server, VMware/Hyper-V, SAN, and NAS infrastructure.
• Design and support Active Directory, Group Policy, Entra ID, and Intune.
• Manage cloud infrastructure across Azure and/or GCP using Infrastructure as Code.
• Deliver system hardening, patch management, backup, disaster recovery, and resilience solutions.
• Support development platforms, including Perforce and build infrastructure.
• Automate infrastructure management using scripting and Infrastructure as Code.

Technologies:

• AWS
• Active Directory
• Azure
• Cloud
• GCP
• Hyper-V
• Support
• Microsoft 365
• VMware
• Windows
• Office 365, We are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to help manage and optimise our server, virtualisation, storage, and Microsoft infrastructure environment while playing a key role in delivering a major internal transformation project. This is a contract role in Manchester, outside IR35, and we are looking for someone who can bring broad infrastructure and networking knowledge alongside strong technical expertise.

• Expert knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Intune.
• Strong experience with VMware and/or Hyper-V, SAN, and NAS technologies.
• Proven leadership experience within a large digital transformation project.
• Cloud infrastructure experience in Azure, GCP, and/or AWS.
• Experience with backup, disaster recovery, patch management, and high-availability design.
• Solid networking fundamentals, including VLANs and routing concepts.
• Experience in games, VFX, animation, or a similar technical environment is desirable.
• Based in or commutable to Manchester.