Infrastructure Engineer

Avanti Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national technology and distribution group in Milton Keynes is seeking a hands-on Infrastructure Engineer to manage and improve secure systems across on-premise and Azure cloud environments. In this delivery-focused role, you will ensure the stability, security, and resilience of the hybrid IT estate. Key responsibilities include managing infrastructure and collaborating within Agile workflows. The ideal candidate has strong skills in Microsoft infrastructure, Azure, and networking troubleshooting, along with a commitment to process-driven work.

Benefits

5% performance bonus

Days holiday with long service awards

Excellent pension and life assurance

Wellbeing benefits including cashback schemes

Access to LinkedIn Learning

Qualifications

• Solid background in Microsoft infrastructure and Azure.
• Comfortable troubleshooting issues across networking, storage, and firewalls.
• Familiar with cybersecurity best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support hybrid infrastructure across on-premise and Azure.
• Maintain servers, storage, firewalls, and networking infrastructure.
• Respond to incidents quickly to reduce technical risk.

Skills

Microsoft infrastructure

Azure

Networking troubleshooting

Storage systems

Firewalls

Tools

Palo Alto

Fortinet firewalls

LogicMonitor

Job description

Infrastructure Engineer On-Prem & Cloud (Azure)

Location: Milton Keynes (on-site role)
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
• 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