IT Infrastructure Engineer
2 days ago
Etwall
This role is based from our office in Breedon on the Hill in Derbyshire, circa 3 days per week, therefore you must live within a commutable distance of this location.Breedon is continuing to modernise its IT landscape and is looking for an Infrastructure Engineer to support and help shape this journey. You’ll be part of a small, collaborative infrastructure team, responsible for keeping our core platforms running smoothly while also supporting a number of improvement and transformation initiatives. A key part of the role will be supporting our transition away from a third-party private cloud provider to a self-hosted Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI) platform housed in a datacentre, alongside greater use of Microsoft Azure. The role offers a good balance between day-to-day operational support and project work, with opportunities to get involved in design decisions, automation, security improvements, and closer working with teams across the business. Key Responsibilities Infrastructure & Platform Support • Support and maintain on-premises and hybrid infrastructure, including our move to a self-hosted HCI environment., • Manage and support Windows Server and virtualised platforms, ensuring they remain reliable, secure, and fit for purpose., • Ensure Windows security updates are applied within a 14-day compliance window, aligned with internal standards., • Work closely with the Data & Analytics team, providing infrastructure support for Azure-based tools and platforms., • Assist with ongoing optimisation of cloud resources, including availability, security, and cost awareness., • Provide light-touch operational support for a small Kubernetes environment, primarily from a platform and reliability perspective., • Assist with the maintenance of Docker containers used by internal teams, including supporting packaged applications and data-driven tooling (such as KNIME)., • Use Infrastructure as Code and scripting (ARM, Bicep, PowerShell or similar) to improve consistency and reduce manual effort., • Support infrastructure security controls across both on-prem and cloud platforms., • Contribute towards Breedon’s goal of achieving Cyber Essentials Plus, including preparation, remediation, and evidence gathering., • Track and remediate findings from ongoing penetration testing., • Provide 3rd-line infrastructure support and help resolve complex technical issues., • Participate in change management activities, ensuring risks are understood and changes are well communicated., • Produce clear documentation covering configurations, standards, and run-books.Skills, Knowledge & Expertise, • Around 3+ years’ experience in an Infrastructure Engineer (or similar) role., • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure., • Strong working knowledge of:, • Microsoft 365 and Exchange Online, • Windows Server (2016–2022), • Entra, Active Directory and Group Policy, • Virtualisation platforms, • Core networking (DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, firewalls), • A solid understanding of infrastructure security fundamentals (patching, monitoring, certificates)., • Well organised, able to manage multiple tasks and priorities., • Experience supporting organisations moving services into Azure., • ITIL Foundational Accreditation, • Some exposure to Linux environments, containers, or Kubernetes from a support perspective., • Experience working alongside data or analytics platforms., • Previous involvement in Cyber Essentials Plus or similar security standards., • Azure certifications (e.g. Azure Solutions Architect) are beneficial but not essential.Job Benefits, • Car Allowance, • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, • Contributory Pension Scheme, • Free on-site Parking, • Holiday Buy Scheme, • Volunteer Scheme, • Share Save Scheme, • Life Assurance, • Enhanced Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Scheme, • Health & Wellbeing Initiatives, • Discount Scheme