Infrastructure Engineer

Changeworknow is part of the Access Group; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health & wellbeing support

Salary sacrifice schemes

Job summary

Accent in Bradford is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer to help deliver secure, reliable technology for our customers. The role is hybrid, with one day per week in the Bradford office and occasional travel for support and meetings.

The position is permanent, 35 hours per week, Monday–Friday between 8am and 6pm (flexible). You will work with Microsoft technologies, VMware and security services to modernise and resilience of our platforms.

Qualifications

• Experience operating in modern enterprise environments with server, storage, network and security tech.
• Strong on-premise servers, storage systems and virtualization.
• Hands-on with Microsoft Azure (PaaS and IaaS).
• LAN/WAN tech, switches, firewalls and network security.
• Experience using monitoring tools for proactive issue resolution.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor a broad hybrid technical estate across on‑prem and cloud.
• Provide SME escalation for Service Desk and App Support teams.
• Implement, develop and maintain networking, M365 and security services.
• Document processes and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Networking

Azure

VMware

Security

Monitoring

Troubleshooting

DNS

Active Directory

LAN/WAN

Tools

VMware

Nutanix

Azure

AD/DNS

M365

Job description

Location: Hybrid, Bradford ( One day per week in our Bradford office, with some occasional travel where required for support and team meetings)

Salary:£50,321 per annum

Permanent, 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday between 8am and 6pm (flexible)

Use your infrastructure, cloud and security expertise to help us deliver technology that is secure, reliable, and ready for the future.

At Accent, technology is at the heart of delivering affordable, sustainable and safe homes for our customers . You will join a team that is transforming how we work – M odernising our systems, improving resilience and making sure our platforms are sustainable , secure and fit for the future.

What you'll be doing :

We’relooking for anInfrastructure Engineerwho enjoysproblem‑solving, collaboratingwithothersanddelivering technology that makesa meaningfulimpact for colleagues,and the communities we serve.

You’ll join the team that is responsible for a broad, hybrid technical estate. The team is responsible for implementing, developing and maintaining:

• Networking (LAN / WAN & SD-WAN)
• The full suite of M365 apps and services to provide endpoint management and secure access
• Providing an SME level escalation point for our Service Desk and App Support teams
• Proactive monitoring, patching and troubleshooting of endpoints and systems
• Documentation, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

Some of the keytechnologies we use:

• Primarily Microsoft technologies (Server VMs, AD, DNS etc.)
• VMware/VxRail HCI (Nutanix experience would be an advantage)

To view/download the Infrastructure Engineer job description please click here .

The spot salary for this post is £50,321 per annum for applicants who fully meet the requirements of the post. If you’re still developing some of the skills or experience, you can start at a salary 5% or 10% below the spot rate, with clear support and progression opportunities to reach the full amount.

About you

This is a role where your expertise supports real social impact , helping us to deliver safe homes and great customer experiences.

Your work will ensure that our colleagues have the tools they need to deliver essential services to our customers.

You will be comfortable working in modern enterprise environments and keen to keep developing your technical knowledge. You will bring a practical, collaborative approach and enjoy solving problems and making a difference.

• Proven experience operating in modern enterprise environments with S erver, data storage, network and security services technologies.
• Strong experience managing on-premise s servers, storage systems, and virtualisation platforms.
• Real world, h ands-on experience with Microsoft Azure across PaaS and IaaS domains
• Proficiency in LAN/WAN technologies, switches, firewalls, routing protocols, and network security
• Experience using monitoring tools for proactive issue resolution.
• Skilled in troubleshooting complex technical issues and performing root cause analysis.

You’ll also be someone who enjoys a varied day-to-day role - You could be replacing hardware in the data centre one day and the next working with our Development Team on a new integration or Web App.

The successful applicant will be subject to pre ‑ employment checks, such as DBS and social media screening , before an offer is confirmed.

Interviews

We want your candidate experience to reflect who we are - a place to grow, a place to thrive, a place to be you.

Stage 1: A Place to Connect

A Teams Interview with the hiring manager. You’ll learn more about the role and team, and we’ll get to know you – your experience, goals, and what you bring. Planned date: 8th October via Teams.

Stage 2: A Place to Show Your Strengths

A role related assessment and behavioural and scenario-based interviewfocused on how you apply your knowledge to real-life situations. You'll be asked to complete aCongruityQuestionnaire in advance. Planned date: 16th October at our Bradford office.

We aim to make the process clear, supportive, and genuinely valuable – a place where you feel informed and confident at every step.

A place to build a future

We’ve got big ambitions and we’re looking for people who want to grow with us. Here, you’ll have the chance to learn new skills, shape your career, and thrive in a collaborative environment where your ideas matter.

• Generous time off – 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, an extra day for your birthday, and the option to buy more.
• Health & wellbeing support – Cash health plan, Health MOTs, online GP access, gym discounts, and a dedicated volunteering day for a cause you care about.
• Financial perks – Car leasing options, salary sacrifice schemes, and exclusive discounts through our benefits platform to help your money go further.
• Future-focused benefits – Access to both Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pension schemes through salary sacrifice, plus life assurance at three times your salary for peace of mind.
• Family-friendly policies – Enhanced parental leave, flexible working options, and support for work-life balance.
• Career development – From Stepping into Management and Management Essentials training to our Leadership Academy, apprenticeships, and more – we’ll help you grow and succeed.

This is more than a job – it’s a place where you can make an impact, feel valued, and be rewarded for what you do .

We’re Committed to Inclusion

We believe diversity makes us stronger and we’re committed to creating a place where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive.

Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible and inclusive, and if you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage, just let us know – we’ll make it happen.

Because this isn’t just a workplace – it’s a place to belong .

Please note candidates must have current eligibility to live and work in the UK, Accent do not currently hold a sponsorship license.