IT Engineer Infrastructure

Valeo Confectionery Limited; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an IT Engineer Infrastructure to enhance their global IT infrastructure. This role involves developing and implementing strategies to create a lean, safe, and efficient IT environment across multiple sites. You will focus on maximizing availability while minimizing costs, ensuring stability and reliability in solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IT infrastructure, particularly with hyperscale technologies like Azure, and will work collaboratively to integrate various sites into a unified infrastructure. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will directly impact the efficiency and success of IT operations.

Benefits

Death in service

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experienced engineer with a strong track record in IT infrastructure solutions.
• Proven ability to learn new technologies quickly and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the IT Infrastructure strategy under leadership.
• Create a global IT infrastructure target picture and onboarding plans.

Skills

IT Infrastructure

Azure

VMware

HyperV

LAN/WAN Networking

Windows Server Technologies

Datacentre Storage Technologies

Backup and Replication Technologies

Education

Graduate qualification in relevant discipline

Tools

Azure

VMware

HyperV

Job description

At Valeo Foods UK, we're the creative force behind an array of beloved brands spanning indulgence, innovation, and tradition. From the iconic crunch of Kettle Crisps to the pure sweetness of Rowse Honey, and the rich heritage of Matthew Walker puddings, our portfolio reflects our commitment to quality and diversity.

But that's not all – our family of brands extends further, encompassing an exciting array of products and experiences. Whether it's the Wild West flavours of New World Foods, the nostalgic joy of Barratt sweets, or the timeless appeal of Metcalfe Popcorn, each brand carries its own unique story, flavour, and charm. Join us on a journey where passion meets flavour, crafting experiences that bring people together and delight taste buds.

Job Description

Valeo Foods Group OneIT is organised into global IT domains. The IT Engineer Infrastructure reports to the IT Head of Infrastructure in this team, is an experienced engineer for IT infrastructure technologies for the Valeo Foods Group worldwide IT infrastructure estate.

The IT Infrastructure domain is responsible for all IT infrastructure hardware and software for cloud, data centres, LAN, and WAN, the processes around these IT assets, and the 3rd and 4th level support of the same.

We are looking for an IT Engineer Infrastructure to, together with the other colleagues in the IT Infrastructure team, create an IT infrastructure environment that is lean, safe, efficient, and constantly kept up-to-date for all VFG sites worldwide. The focus shall always be on using a lean, standardised portfolio of hardware and software, maximising availability, and keeping costs low within the given requirements. Furthermore, the value of stability of solutions shall be a top focus.

Key responsibilities:

• Under the leadership of the Head of IT Infrastructure to help develop and implement the IT Infrastructure strategy.
• The central team is trained in IT infrastructure technologies.
• A global IT infrastructure target picture is created.
• A plan for how to move to the global IT infrastructure target picture is created for UK, IE and HQ.
• An (Azure) landing zone is set up and all relevant workloads for UK, IE and HQ are moved onto.
• A target WAN and LAN design is created and ready for onboarding sites.
• The plans for fully integrating the Continental European and North American sites is agreed and ready to execute in month 13-24.

Qualifications

• Experienced engineer in the IT infrastructure area with a strong track record in providing great solutions in the IT infrastructure field.
• Strong experience of IT Infrastructure, a best practice approach to IT infrastructure and have held a similar position for over 3 years.
• Able to learn new technologies quickly with a keen interest in the subject matter and an eye for details.
• Experience in the hyperscale technologies (preferable Azure).
• Experience in virtual server technologies (VMware, HyperV).
• Experience of ESX high availability environments.
• Strong knowledge and experience in datacentre storage technologies (physical SAN and vSAN).
• Strong knowledge and experience in datacentre back up and replication technologies (cloud and on premise).
• Extensive experience working within the datacentre.
• Understanding of LAN and WAN networking technologies.
• Extensive experience working with Windows server technologies.
• Good written and verbal communication skills to document and transfer knowledge to the wider team.
• Understanding of business value created by IT, specifically in the area of IT infrastructure.
• Graduate qualification or equivalent in relevant discipline desirable. Although a proven track record of successfully holding similar roles is also acceptable. Proven experience of working in the IT infrastructure area. Certification of IT infrastructure technologies/products as well as ITIL or other ITSM certifications is a plus.

Additional Information

What we offer you in return:

• Death in service.
• Cycle to work scheme.