Infrastructure Engineer

Infrastructure Engineer – On-Prem & Cloud (Azure)

Location: Milton Keynes
A leading national technology and distribution group is seeking a reliable, hands-on Infrastructure Engineer to manage and improve secure, high-availability systems across on-premise and Azure cloud environments.

Based primarily at the company’s Milton Keynes HQ, this is a delivery-focused role where ownership, consistency, and a collaborative attitude are valued just as highly as technical skill.

About the Role

You'll be part of a lean, supportive infrastructure team responsible for the day-to-day stability, security, and resilience of the group’s hybrid IT estate. The focus is on well-documented, repeatable processes, strong operational support, and proactive risk management.

You’ll also work closely with internal stakeholders on infrastructure initiatives and business-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support hybrid infrastructure across on-premise and Azure environments
  
  
• Maintain servers, storage (SAN/NAS), firewalls, and networking infrastructure
  
  
• Oversee patching, backups, disaster recovery plans, and system documentation
  
  
• Respond to incidents quickly and methodically to reduce technical risk
  
  
• Contribute to infrastructure upgrades and new deployments across sites
  
  
• Collaborate within Agile-style workflows, including sprint planning and retrospectives
  
  What We’re Looking For
  
  
• Solid background in Microsoft infrastructure, Azure, and virtualisation (VMware or Hyper-V)
  
  
• Comfortable troubleshooting issues across networking, storage, and firewalls
  
  
• Familiar with cybersecurity best practices, including endpoint protection
  
  
• Well-organised, documentation-focused, and comfortable working in a structured, process-driven environment
  
  
• Happy to be on-site full-time in Milton Keynes, with occasional travel to Birmingham
  
  Desirable Experience
  
  
• Palo Alto or Fortinet firewalls
  
  
• SAN/NAS provisioning and tuning (e.g. Dell, HPE)
  
  
• LogicMonitor or similar infrastructure monitoring tools
  
  
• Working knowledge of Agile within an IT operations team
  
  Why Join?
  
  
• 5% performance bonus
  
  
• 25–30 days holiday with long service awards and flexible options
  
  
• Excellent pension and life assurance
  
  
• Wellbeing & lifestyle benefits including cashback schemes and gym discounts
  
  
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and ongoing professional development
  
  
• Friendly, purpose-driven team with clear structure and support