Infrastructure Engineer

Accent Group Ltd; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Health & wellbeing support

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Flexible working

Job summary

Accent Group Ltd in Bradford is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer to join our hybrid team, delivering secure, resilient Microsoft-based infrastructure including Azure, on‑premises, and network services.

You will help modernise systems, support data centers, and collaborate with service desks and development teams. The role offers flexible hours, a 35 hour week, and a salary of £50,321 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience in modern enterprise IT environments with servers, storage, networking and security.
• Hands-on Azure experience across PaaS and IaaS.
• Proficient in LAN/WAN, switches, firewalls and routing security.

Responsibilities

• Azure Technology Stack (PaaS & IaaS)
• Private Cloud/On-premises infrastructure including Data Center HCI
• Networking (LAN/WAN & SD-WAN)
• M365 apps and services for endpoint management and secure access
• SME escalation point for Service Desk and App Support
• Proactive monitoring, patching and troubleshooting of endpoints and systems
• Documentation, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

Skills

Azure

VMware

M365

Networking

Windows Server

Security

Troubleshooting

Tools

Nutanix

VMware/VxRail

Job description

A place to drive change

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

A place to drive change

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 – Modernising our systems, improving resilience and making sure our platforms are sustainable, secure and fit for the future.

What You'll Be Doing

We’re looking for an Infrastructure Engineer who enjoys problem‑solving, collaborating with others and delivering technology that makes a meaningful impact for colleagues, and the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Azure Technology Stack (PaaS & IaaS)
• Private Cloud/On-premises infrastructure, including our Data Center HCI, Virtualisation platform
• 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 Key Technologies We Use

• Primarily Microsoft technologies (Server VMs, AD, DNS etc.)
• VMware/VxRail HCI (Nutanix experience would be an advantage)
• Azure PaaS/IaaS; VMs, App Service, Storage, Azure SQL, VNETs, App GW, DevOps
• M365 Apps inc, EntraID, Intune, Defender EDR/MDR, Exchange, SharePoint, Teams
• Cisco Meraki Networking
• Rubrik (on-premises) & Avepoint (M365) backup platforms

Infrastructure Engineer Salary

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 Server, data storage, network and security services technologies.
• Strong experience managing on-premises servers, storage systems, and virtualisation platforms.
• Real world, hands‑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 andsocial 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 canmake 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’sa place to belong.

If you have any queries about the role, please email:[e-mail]

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

Recruitment Agencies: We work exclusively with partners on our preferred supplier list (PSL) and do not accept unsolicited CVs or speculative approaches from agencies for this role.