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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Infrastructure Lead - **Company:** KLS Recruitment - **Location:** Manchester, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Application Virtualization, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Desktop Computing, Disaster Recovery, Multi-protocol Systems, Network Security, Linux Servers, Citrix Systems, Systems Integration, Wide Area Networks, Computer Network Technologies, Storage Technologies, Information Technology, Veeam, SSL VPN, Vmware - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815064230-it-infrastructure-lead ## About the Role * Citrix Certified Professional Applications & Desktops * CCNP/CCIA/JNCIA/JNCP * VMWare VCP/VCAP * Excellent knowledge of networking technologies, server and application virtualisation, enterprise messaging, storage technologies network security and cloud infrastructure * Hands on experience of designing, deploying and maintaining Microsoft Azure/M365 solutions to leverage relevant business benefits * Experience of configuration and maintenance of Linux servers & Veeam * Hands on experience of implementing SSL VPN, SAN/NAS introduction and migration/integration, WAN Acceleration, Directory integrations, Disaster Recovery planning and delivery * Multi-Protocol WAN/LAN design, implementation, consolidation and management ## Description An award winning, top employer for three years running are embarking on a transformational journey to become a smarter organisation with significant investment in technology confirmed . This has brought about an opportunity to join the organisation as an IT Infrastructure Lead to own, deliver and enhance the cloud and on prem infrastructure. Please get in touch to discuss full details, an overview of the role details is below. Employment type Permanent Working pattern Hybrid (Max 2 days per week on site but flexible given the nature of the role) Location South Manchester Description * Be the technology lead/product expert for delivery of projects * To scope, plan and manage projects to deliver new systems and processes using Agile methodology in conjunction with the ICT Manager * Working closely with IT Manager to implement and deliver the infrastructure strategy * Act as product expert to own the cloud (Azure/M365) and on prem infrastructure * Design, maintain and operate an infrastructure maintenance schedule in collaboration with the Systems Administrator and Infrastructure Analyst * Mentor other team members to ensure service efficiency inc direct reports, completing quarterly reviews The ideal candidate will have the following * Citrix Certified Professional Applications & Desktops * CCNP/CCIA/JNCIA/JNCP * VMWare VCP/VCAP * Excellent knowledge of networking technologies, server and application virtualisation, enterprise messaging, storage technologies network security and cloud infrastructure * Hands on experience of designing, deploying and maintaining Microsoft Azure/M365 solutions to leverage relevant business benefits * Experience of configuration and maintenance of Linux servers & Veeam * Hands on experience of implementing SSL VPN, SAN/NAS introduction and migration/integration, WAN Acceleration, Directory integrations, Disaster Recovery planning and delivery * Multi-Protocol WAN/LAN design, implementation, consolidation and management Benefits include * 25 days Annual Leave, rising to 30 with length of service + the option to buy and sell additional annual leave * Enhanced leave options for Maternity, Paternity, Adoption & Shared Parental Leave * Enhanced Pension scheme contributions * Health Care Plan which gives you money back for dental, optical, therapy costs and more * Subsidised Healthy Living benefits i.e. gym membership or yoga classes * Subsidised Leisure Learning benefits i.e. finance towards driving lessons or learning a new language * Car Lease Scheme * Cycle to Work scheme * Volunteering days in the local community * Salary Sacrifice Pension option * + more We will be actively considering applications as they are received with interviews taking place asap. ## Related Videos - [Embracing the Hybrid Cloud: Unlocking Success with Ansible](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/932-embracing-the-hybrid-cloud-unlocking-success-with-ansible) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Embracing the Hybrid Cloud: Unlocking Success with Open Source Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/883-embracing-the-hybrid-cloud-unlocking-success-with-open-source-technologies) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023)