Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer – Cloud Focus

Signode; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global packaging firm in the UK is seeking a Senior System Engineer to join their EMEA team. In this hands-on role, you'll drive excellence in cloud and infrastructure systems while collaborating with global teams. Key responsibilities include leading hybrid cloud deployments, scripting for automation, and ensuring performance and stability across systems. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in IT infrastructure, deep knowledge of Azure, and excellent English communication skills. Occasional travel across EMEA may be required.

Qualifications

• Solid track record in IT infrastructure and system engineering.
• Hands-on experience in cloud environments.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally and influencing without authority.

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter expert in cloud & infrastructure orchestration.
• Lead deployment and support of hybrid cloud environments.
• Perform advanced support including root-cause analysis.

Skills

IT infrastructure experience

Azure expertise

Scripting (PowerShell, Python)

Hybrid cloud environments

O365/Exchange management

Fluent English

French (desirable)

Job description

Join Signode, a global leader in transit packaging and part of the Crown Holdings family (NYSE: CCK), and help shape the future of cloud and infrastructure technology across our global operations. With over 7,000 employees and 80+ manufacturing facilities worldwide, we’re building smarter systems to power industry—and we’re looking for a talented Senior System Engineer to join our EMEA team.

As a key member of our Cloud Services team, you’ll take ownership of core infrastructure systems, driving excellence in design, support, and continuous improvement. This role is hands‑on, strategic, and cross‑functional—you’ll work across teams and time zones to ensure stability, performance, and innovation.

🛠️ What You’ll Do:

• Serve as subject matter expert in at least two of the following areas:

  • Cloud & infrastructure orchestration (automation scripting, integration)

  • O365/Exchange management

• Lead deployment and support of hybrid cloud environments (Azure/on‑prem)

• Perform advanced support (Tier 3), including root‑cause analysis and performance tuning

• Contribute to automation efforts using scripting (PowerShell, Python, etc.)

• Ensure security, backups, monitoring, patching, and documentation are rock solid

• Support SOX‑compliant operations and participate in audits as needed

• Partner with global teams to align on standards and drive toward “One Signode”

✅ What You Bring:

• A solid track record in IT infrastructure, with significant hands‑on experience in system engineering and cloud environments

• Deep experience with Azure, virtualization, server & application management

• Strong scripting and automation background (PowerShell, Python, VBScript, etc.)

• Proven success working in global, hybrid‑cloud environments

• Fluent in English

• French desirable

• Self‑starter, detail‑focused, and passionate about building better systems

• Comfortable working cross‑functionally and influencing without authority

• Willingness to travel occasionally across EMEA