Salary: £50,000 - 50,000 per year Requirements: 5 years experience in infrastructure, systems or network engineering roles Strong hands-on experience across Windows Server environments, hybrid Active Directory / Entra ID, Microsoft Azure (IaaS/PaaS), Microsoft 365, Intune and modern endpoint management Experience supporting VMware or equivalent virtualisation platforms and enterprise networking environments Proven experience delivering complex infrastructure projects end-to-end Solid understanding of security, disaster recovery and compliance frameworks Confidence to own technical direction, influence stakeholders and work closely with partners and vendors Proactive and collaborative mindset with a passion for modern infrastructure and continuous improvement Responsibilities: Leading and supporting our hybrid infrastructure estate across on-premises and Microsoft Azure environments Owning the reliability, performance, security and scalability of servers, networks, cloud platforms and Microsoft 365 Driving automation and Infrastructure as code to improve consistency, speed and operational efficiency Supporting Azure DevOps and deployment pipelines in partnership with development and application teams Taking ownership of infrastructure projects – upgrades, migrations, new site deployments and lifecycle refreshes Strengthening security, disaster recovery and operational resilience through testing, monitoring and continuous improvement Acting as a senior technical escalation point and leading root cause analysis for major incidents Producing and maintaining high-quality technical documentation, standards and runbooks Participating in a structured on-call rota and supporting out-of-hours activity where necessary to maintain service continuity across a multi-site operation Technologies: Active Directory Azure Cloud DevOps IaaS Microsoft 365 Network PaaS Security VMware Windows Office 365 Support More: At Gardiner Bros, we believe how we treat people matters. Starting as a small family-run business in 1860, weve grown into a multi-million-pound partner to over 80 global brands, including Skechers, Crocs, and Hush Puppies. We are looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to take ownership of our hybrid infrastructure and help shape its future. This hands-on, strategic role combines technical expertise with leadership to drive automation, modernization, and continuous improvement, contributing to our long-term digital transformation. We offer 25 days of annual leave entitlement, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, generous staff discounts, a Cycle2Work scheme, life assurance, a company pension, local gym membership discounts, and more. Our location in Stonehouse, GL10 3EZ supports a hybrid work model with a minimum of three days in the office. last updated 8 week of 2026