Senior Infrastructure Engineer

NearTech Search; Burnley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established IT company in Burnley is looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to lead infrastructure operations and oversee project delivery. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and modernizing systems, ensuring compliance with standards like ISO 27001 and GDPR. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in systems engineering, particularly in enterprise environments, and possess strong leadership and mentoring skills. Competitive salary between £45,000 and £55,000, plus bonus and opportunities for growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

10% bonus

Support for mentoring and skills growth

Opportunity to shape systems maturity

Qualifications

• 5+ years in infrastructure or systems engineering, ideally in enterprise/multi-site setups.
• Expert knowledge across Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and core networking.
• Proven ability to lead projects and troubleshoot complex technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead infrastructure operations across Microsoft 365, Intune, Azure AD, and Nutanix.
• Own project delivery from design to implementation.
• Act as the senior point for 2nd/3rd line support and major incident resolution.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management

Strong communication

Mentoring skills

Proactive mindset

Tools

Microsoft 365

Intune

Azure AD

Nutanix

Windows Server

VMware

Veeam

Job description

Senior Infrastructure Engineer, Burnley, £45,000 - £55,000 (hybrid, 3 days onsite)

Our client is a well-established, highly respected company with a national reputation. Now embarking on a significant IT and infrastructure transformation journey, the business is modernising systems to support innovation, efficiency, and long-term digital growth. This is a pivotal moment to join a company blending decades of legacy with forward-looking technology investment.

The Senior Infrastructure Engineer will step into a leadership role within a compact, high-performing IT function. You’ll own core infrastructure, deliver enterprise-level projects, and mentor junior colleagues—all while helping steer the team towards proactive, root-cause-led operations. Expect variety, autonomy, and real influence in shaping modern, secure, and scalable systems.

The Senior Infrastructure Engineer will :

• Lead infrastructure operations across Microsoft 365, Intune, Azure AD, Nutanix, and Windows Server
• Own project delivery from design to implementation, aligned to strategic IT goals
• Act as the senior point for 2nd / 3rd line support and major incident resolution
• Drive compliance with ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, and GDPR
• Embed ITIL practices and improve documentation, process, and automation

You will need :

• 5+ years in infrastructure or systems engineering, ideally in enterprise / multi-site setups
• Expert knowledge across Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Nutanix or VMware, Veeam, and core networking
• Strong communication and mentoring skills with a proactive mindset
• Proven ability to lead projects and troubleshoot complex technical issues
• A structured, analytical approach to incident management and service improvement

Why you’ll love it :

• £45,000 – £55,000 salary + 10% bonus.
• Join a legacy British brand investing heavily in modern IT platforms
• Opportunity to shape systems maturity and reduce technical debt
• Lead on projects with tangible business impact
• Supportive environment for mentoring and skills growth

If you’re excited by this Senior Infrastructure Opportunity and feel you have the right experience & mind set to be successful, please apply ASAP with a copy of your CV.