Tech Infrastructure Engineer: Cloud & Windows Specialist

JDSports; Bury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

JD Sports is seeking an experienced Technology Infrastructure Engineer in Bury to maintain and support our internal IT environment. You will manage Windows Server, Active Directory, and VMware vSphere, while supporting cloud workloads across Azure, GCP, and Microsoft 365.

The role includes BAU tasks, incident management, and small project work within a dynamic team. You will collaborate with the Technology Infrastructure Team Lead and be responsible for ensuring service stability, security, and

Qualifications

• Experience with Windows Server administration, deployment and troubleshooting.
• In-depth knowledge of Active Directory and Group Policy.
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP).
• VMware vSphere virtualization experience (7.0+).
• Knowledge of Entra ID, RBAC, PIM and Enterprise App/SSO functionalities.
• Experience supporting Microsoft 365 services.
• Experience with server and storage hardware, preferably HPE.

Responsibilities

• Act as 3rd line escalation for infrastructure incidents, driving resolution.
• Respond to critical incidents respecting SLAs to minimise business impact.
• Investigate recurring issues and identify root causes for long-term improvements.
• Perform day-to-day server administration across the estate.
• Administer Windows Server, Active Directory, VMware vSphere environments.
• Carry out routine maintenance: patches, config changes, updates.
• Support server/storage hardware platforms, preferably HPE.
• Carry out cloud-based administration across Azure, GCP, and Microsoft 365.
• Lead small infrastructure projects and assist senior engineers on larger initiatives.

Skills

Windows Server administration

Active Directory (GP)

Networking fundamentals

Entra ID, RBAC, PIM, SSO

Microsoft 365

Server & storage hardware knowledge

Analytical skills

Tools

VMware vSphere

HPE server/storage hardware

Job description

JD Sports is seeking an experienced Technology Infrastructure Engineer in Bury to maintain and support our internal IT environment. You will manage Windows Server, Active Directory, and VMware vSphere, while supporting cloud workloads across Azure, GCP, and Microsoft 365.

The role includes BAU tasks, incident management, and small project work within a dynamic team. You will collaborate with the Technology Infrastructure Team Lead and be responsible for ensuring service stability, security, and