Junior Infrastructure Engineer

BM Stores; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Liverpool City Region is seeking a Junior Infrastructure Engineer to support and maintain IT infrastructure. You will work with experienced engineers to ensure the technology environment's reliability and security. The role offers hands-on experience with server, network, and software management, along with exciting growth opportunities in a fast-paced team.

Benefits

Employee discounts

Colleague portal discounts

Various hospitality benefits

Qualifications

• Familiarity with server hardware and operating systems (Windows, Linux).
• Experience with Microsoft products (M365) and Windows Servers.
• Understanding of networking principles and devices.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP and network administration.
• Proficiency in scripting languages like PowerShell or Bash is a plus.
• Knowledge of security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, deploy, and maintain servers and networks.
• Administer and monitor servers and systems for performance.
• Manage network troubleshooting and incident response.
• Contribute to backup, disaster recovery, and security practices.
• Provide technical support and collaborate on problem-solving.
• Maintain documentation and support infrastructure projects.

Skills

Familiarity with server hardware

Understanding of Microsoft products

Understanding of networking principles

Knowledge of TCP/IP and network protocols

Proficiency in scripting languages

Knowledge of security best practices

Problem-solving skills

Communication and teamwork skills

Eagerness to learn

Job description

Overview

We''re offering an exciting opportunity for a Junior Infrastructure Engineer to develop and grow within a fast-paced and expanding team. As a Junior Infrastructure Engineer at B&M, you will play a vital role in supporting the design, implementation, and maintenance of our IT infrastructure. Working closely with experienced Infrastructure and Network Engineers, as well as wider IT teams, you will help ensure the reliability, performance, and security of the hardware, software, networks, and systems that underpin B&M''s technology environment.

This role provides hands-on experience across a wide range of infrastructure, gaining mentorship and guidance while gradually taking on more complex responsibilities, ensuring you build the skills and expertise needed to advance your career in infrastructure engineering.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, deploy, and maintain servers, networks, storage systems, and related infrastructure in line with Change Management processes.
• Administer and monitor servers and systems, ensuring performance, updates, patches, and issue resolution.
• Manage network and infrastructure troubleshooting, incident response, on-call support, and site visits as required.
• Contribute to backup, disaster recovery, and security best practices to safeguard data and systems.
• Provide technical support, resolve infrastructure-related issues, and collaborate on complex problem-solving.
• Maintain documentation, follow change management processes, and support infrastructure-related projects and upgrades.

To be successful in this role, you will have

• Familiarity with server hardware, operating systems (Windows, Linux), and virtualisation technologies.
• A detailed understanding and experience of Microsoft products (M365) and platforms (Windows Servers)
• A basic understanding of networking principles, protocols, and devices.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP and network administration/protocols with demonstrable experience of switching and wireless.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) is a plus.
• Knowledge of security best practices and willingness to learn and implement security measures.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Eagerness to learn and stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends.

Benefits

We offer you a range of great benefits including discount in our stores, a colleague portal offering discount for numerous retailers, hospitality & much more! Check out our full benefits here - https://careers.bmstores.co.uk/our-bm-benefits/

Equal Opportunity

B&M Retail are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment for all colleagues.