Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Senior Infrastructure Engineer, Burnley, £45,000 - £55,000 (hybrid, 3 days onsite)

Our client is a well-established, highly respected company with a national reputation. Now embarking on a significant IT and infrastructure transformation journey, the business is modernising systems to support innovation, efficiency, and long-term digital growth. This is a pivotal moment to join a company blending decades of legacy with forward-looking technology investment.

The Senior Infrastructure Engineer will step into a leadership role within a compact, high-performing IT function. You'll own core infrastructure, deliver enterprise-level projects, and mentor junior colleagues—all while helping steer the team towards proactive, root-cause-led operations. Expect variety, autonomy, and real influence in shaping modern, secure, and scalable systems.

The Senior Infrastructure Engineer will:

  • Lead infrastructure operations across Microsoft 365, Intune, Azure AD, Nutanix, and Windows Server
  • Own project delivery from design to implementation, aligned to strategic IT goals
  • Act as the senior point for 2nd/3rd line support and major incident resolution
  • Drive compliance with ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, and GDPR
  • Embed ITIL practices and improve documentation, process, and automation

You will need:

  • 5+ years in infrastructure or systems engineering, ideally in enterprise/multi-site setups
  • Expert knowledge across Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Nutanix or VMware, Veeam, and core networking
  • Strong communication and mentoring skills with a proactive mindset
  • Proven ability to lead projects and troubleshoot complex technical issues
  • A structured, analytical approach to incident management and service improvement

Why you'll love it:

  • £45,000 – £55,000 salary + 10% bonus.
  • Join a legacy British brand investing heavily in modern IT platforms
  • Opportunity to shape systems maturity and reduce technical debt
  • Lead on projects with tangible business impact
  • Supportive environment for mentoring and skills growth

If you're excited by this Senior Infrastructure Opportunity and feel you have the right experience & mind set to be successful, please apply ASAP with a copy of your CV.

Job Details

Company
NearTech Search
Location
Burnley, Lancashire, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted