Castlefield Recruitment

Senior Infrastructure Engineer Greater Manchester £50,000 - £60,000 Hybrid Public Sector Castlefield are currently supporting a Growing public Sector organisation in their search for a senior infrastructure analyst on a full-time permanent basis. Key Responsibilities Maintain core data centre systems and reporting, ensuring uptime SLAs are met. Carry out complex implementation and point design activities to support internal teams and external clients. Lead project delivery activities, utilising specialist skills for both internal and external implementations. Contribute to the development of technology strategy, roadmaps, and future-state architectures. Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor. Provide direction and guidance on all technical aspects of IT infrastructure, ensuring adherence to policies and standards. Maintain awareness of IT security strategies Produce and maintain build documentation as recognised deliverables. Stay up to date with IT industry developments and identify applicable technologies. Manage external suppliers and internal resources from a technical perspective to deliver complex projects. Essential Skills and Qualifications At least one enterprise-level storage certification (HP MASE, NetApp NCIE, etc.). At least one enterprise-level server certification (HP ASE, Cisco UCDS, etc.). VMware Certified Professional - Desktop & Mobility or Data Centre Virtualisation. Networking certification such as Cisco CCNA, HP AIS Networking, Brocade BCNP, or Juniper JNCIS-ENT. Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar technical role. In-depth technical knowledge in a specialist field with a broad understanding of all infrastructure technologies. Strong project leadership skills, including managing virtual teams and complex workstreams. Ability to present and advise at all levels, including Director level. Desirable Skills Microsoft MCSE, MCSA, MCITP. HP AIS/ASE Blade Systems. Microsoft Exchange Microsoft System Centre (CM, VMM, OM, DPM). Microsoft SQL (2012/2014/2016).

Infrastructure Engineer Hybrid - Remote Staffordshire £39,000 - £40,000 Permanent Castlefield Recruitment are currently looking for an IT Cyber and Technical Lead for an expanding organisation in Staffordshire. The position can be remote with occasional trips to the office each month. The Role: A great opportunity for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to join a growing and ambitious technology team. This role is key to ensuring systems, devices, and data are secure, compliant, and reliable, while supporting wider improvements across IT infrastructure and cyber security. Key Responsibilities Support the development and delivery of IT infrastructure and cyber security improvements. Lead on the secure deployment of systems and services across cloud and on-prem environments. Monitor, maintain, and enhance the organisation's security posture. Respond to infrastructure issues, incidents, and service requests in a timely manner. Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure secure and reliable operations. Manage and maintain key infrastructure components including servers, networks, and cloud platforms. Deliver technical input into IT service management and improvement projects. Ensure systems are compliant with relevant security standards and best practices. Identify and mitigate risks through regular assessments and reviews. Drive continuous improvement in monitoring, automation, and performance optimisation. Essential Skills and Experience Strong background in managing IT infrastructure in enterprise or mid-sized environments. Solid experience with Microsoft technologies including Microsoft 365, Azure, and Active Directory. Good understanding of networks, servers, storage, and virtualisation. Knowledge of cyber security principles, tooling, and incident response. Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues across systems and services. Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively across teams. Familiarity with IT service management frameworks (e.g. ITIL) and best practice methodologies. Desirable Skills and Qualifications Relevant industry certifications (e.g. Microsoft Certified, CompTIA Security+, ITIL, etc.) Experience working in regulated environments with a focus on data protection and compliance. Exposure to cloud security, identity management, and endpoint protection tools. Understanding of vulnerability management and patching practices.