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# 3rd Line Infrastructure Engineer

- **Company:** GK Recruitment Ltd
- **Location:** Preston, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** £45,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Hyper-V, Microsoft Software, Windows Servers, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Network Server, Vmware
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/3rd-line-infrastructure-engineer/55218430

## About the Role

You'll have experience with: Windows Server
Microsoft 365
Azure & Entra ID
Active Directory & Group Policy
VMware or Hyper-V
Networking (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP)
Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills

## Description

We're looking for an experienced 3rd Line Infrastructure Engineer to join our growing internal IT team in Chorley.
This is a hands-on role supporting and maintaining the company's IT infrastructure while acting as the technical escalation point for complex issues. You'll also play a key role in delivering infrastructure projects and helping to improve Microsoft technologies across the business.
Key Responsibilities Provide 3rd Line support across servers, networks and Microsoft technologies
Support Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Azure and Active Directory
Administer VMware/Hyper-V environments
Support networking, backups and disaster recovery
Deliver infrastructure upgrades and technology projects
Maintain technical documentation and identify service improvements