Infrastructure Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organisation in Inverness seeks an experienced Infrastructure Engineer for a hybrid role with one day onsite weekly. The role involves designing and supporting infrastructure solutions, resolving complex issues, and contributing to technical standards. With competitive salary and bonus potential, this position provides great opportunities for career advancement in IT leadership.

Benefits

Hybrid working

33 holiday days (including public holidays)

5% employer / 3% employee pension contribution

Career progression opportunities

Discretionary annual bonus up to 8%

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Microsoft Windows Server and Active Directory.
• Hands-on knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Azure.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and analytical mindset.

Responsibilities

• Act as 2nd/3rd line escalation point, resolving complex technical issues.
• Design, implement, and support infrastructure solutions.
• Ensure systems are secure, supported, and up to date.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Analytical mindset

Networking fundamentals

Clear communication

Tools

Microsoft Windows Server

Active Directory

Microsoft 365

Azure

Job description

Job Description

Infrastructure Engineer – Hybrid (Inverness, 1 Day Onsite)

Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Permanent | Career Progression Opportunity

Are you an experienced Infrastructure Engineer looking for a role with real impact, flexibility, and future leadership potential?

Join a forward-thinking organisation where you’ll play a key role in delivering secure, modern infrastructure solutions across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments. With just one day per week in the Inverness office, this hybrid role offers the perfect balance of autonomy and collaboration.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Act as a 2nd/3rd line escalation point, resolving complex technical issues and supporting the service desk team.
• Design, implement, and support infrastructure solutions across Microsoft and cloud platforms.
• Take full ownership of incidents and maintenance tasks, ensuring clear and consistent communication throughout.
• Maintain and patch customer estates to ensure systems are secure, supported, and up to date.
• Contribute to the development of internal technical standards, documentation, and best practices.

• What You’ll Bring

  • Strong experience with Microsoft Windows Server and Active Directory.
  • Proven hands-on knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Azure (, security, tenant configuration).
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills and a methodical, analytical mindset.
  • Solid understanding of networking fundamentals.
  • Clear and confident communicator – able to explain technical issues to non-technical stakeholders.

  What’s in It for You

  • Hybrid working – just 1 day per week in the Inverness office
  • Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 per annum
  • Bonus: Up to 8% discretionary annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
  • Holidays: 33 days (including public holidays)
  • Pension: 5% employer / 3% employee contribution
  • Career progression: Opportunity to step into future IT leadership roles

  This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to grow their career in a supportive, forward-looking environment. If you're ready to take ownership, drive innovation, and make a difference — we’d love to hear from you.