Job Description
This role is based from our office in Breedon on the Hill in Derbyshire, circa 3 days per week, therefore you must live within a commutable distance of this location.Breedon is continuing to modernise its IT landscape and is looking for an Infrastructure Engineer to support and help shape this journey.
You’ll be part of a small, collaborative infrastructure team, responsible for keeping our core platforms running smoothly while also supporting a number of improvement and transformation initiatives. A key part of the role will be supporting our transition away from a third-party private cloud provider to a self-hosted Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI) platform housed in a datacentre, alongside greater use of Microsoft Azure.
The role offers a good balance between day-to-day operational support and project work, with opportunities to get involved in design decisions, automation, security improvements, and closer working with teams across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Infrastructure & Platform Support
* Support and maintain on-premises and hybrid infrastructure, including our move to a self-hosted HCI environment.
* Manage and support Windows Server and virtualised platforms, ensuring they remain reliable, secure, and fit for purpose.
* Ensure Windows security updates are applied within a 14-day compliance window, aligned with internal standards.
* Support and enhance our Azure environment, helping ensure cloud services are well managed and aligned to business needs.
Azure & Internal Collaboration
* Work closely with the Data & Analytics team, providing infrastructure support for Azure-based tools and platforms.
* Assist with ongoing optimisation of cloud resources, including availability, security, and cost awareness.
* Act as an infrastructure point of contact for cloud-related projects and changes.
Specialist Platforms
* Provide light-touch operational support for a small Kubernetes environment, primarily from a platform and reliability perspective.
* Assist with the maintenance of Docker containers used by internal teams, including supporting packaged applications and data-driven tooling (such as KNIME).
* Support workloads running on Linux, with a practical, support-focused approach alongside the wider
Windows estate
* Experience in deploying end user application access via Parallels, or similar VDI platforms.
Automation & Continuous Improvement
* Use Infrastructure as Code and scripting (ARM, Bicep, PowerShell or similar) to improve consistency and reduce manual effort.
* Help automate repeatable tasks and standard builds where it makes sense.
Security, Compliance & Resilience
* Support infrastructure security controls across both on-prem and cloud platforms.
* Contribute towards Breedon’s goal of achieving Cyber Essentials Plus, including preparation, remediation, and evidence gathering.
* Track and remediate findings from ongoing penetration testing.
* Assist with patch management, certificate renewals, backups, and disaster recovery processes.
Support, Change & Documentation
* Provide 3rd-line infrastructure support and help resolve complex technical issues.
* Participate in change management activities, ensuring risks are understood and changes are well communicated.
* Produce clear documentation covering configurations, standards, and run-books.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
* Around 3+ years’ experience in an Infrastructure Engineer (or similar) role.
* Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure.
* Strong working knowledge of:
o Microsoft 365 and Exchange Online
o Windows Server (2016–2022)
o Entra, Active Directory and Group Policy
o Virtualisation platforms
o Core networking (DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, firewalls)
* A solid understanding of infrastructure security fundamentals (patching, monitoring, certificates).
* Well organised, able to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
* Comfortable working with both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.
Desirable Experience
* Experience supporting organisations moving services into Azure.
* ITIL Foundational Accreditation
* Some exposure to Linux environments, containers, or Kubernetes from a support perspective.
* Experience working alongside data or analytics platforms.
* Previous involvement in Cyber Essentials Plus or similar security standards.
* Azure certifications (e.g. Azure Solutions Architect) are beneficial but not essential.
Job Benefits
* Car Allowance
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Contributory Pension Scheme
* Free on-site Parking
* Holiday Buy Scheme
* Volunteer Scheme
* Share Save Scheme
* Life Assurance
* Enhanced Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Scheme
* Health & Wellbeing Initiatives
* Discount Scheme