Senior IT Infrastructure & Systems Engineer, Saint Ives (Huntingdonshire)

Senior IT Infrastructure & Systems Engineer

A purely handsâon technical role — no people management, no corporate politics, just excellent IT delivery.

Are you an experienced IT engineer who loves technical problemâsolving, building robust systems, and keeping technology running smoothly — but has no interest in managing people or sitting in endless strategy meetings?

We’re looking for a highly capable hands-on Senior IT Infrastructure & Systems Engineer to take endâtoâend ownership of our IT environment across multiple sites. This role is for someone who enjoys doing the work, not managing others.

If you thrive when you’re deep in technical challenges — improving reliability, fixing issues, maintaining infrastructure, and making systems better — you’ll fit in perfectly here.

What You’ll Do (100% Hands-On Technical Work)

You will be the technical owner of our IT systems — responsible for ensuring they run smoothly, securely, and efficiently.

Core responsibilities:

• Deliver expert support and resolve complex technical issues quickly
• Maintain and improve our Unifi network infrastructure across Fenstanton, Glasgow, Armagh, and Paderborn
• Administer our on-prem and cloud environments including:
• Azure, AVD, Azure AD, Intune, SharePoint
• Windows Server and related services (DNS, DHCP, AD)
• Oversee and maintain our businessâcritical systems including:
• SAP Business One, WMS (Koerber), BPA Taskcentre, routing platforms
• SQL databases, SSRS, Crystal Reports, Power BI
• Manage integrations between internal systems and 3rdâparty tools
• Improve system stability, monitoring, automation and documentation
• Look after key platforms including:
• Unifi CCTV, Connect365, Yodeck, website infrastructure (WooCommerce)
• Deliver hardware/software provisioning and lifecycle management
• Ensure security best practices and continuously improve our Microsoft Secure Score
• Maintain high availability and reliability across all technology used by the business
• Identify opportunities to streamline, automate, and harden our environment

This role is not strategic, managerial, or peopleâfocused. It is for someone who wants to remain deep in the technical trenches.

Who We’re Looking For

Must-haves:

• A passion for hands-on technical engineering
• Strong experience with Microsoft/Azure environments
• Networking experience (ideally Unifi)
• Proven track record supporting server, cloud, and hybrid systems
• Solid troubleshooting instincts and a methodical approach
• Ability to work independently and take full technical ownership
• Strong communication with endâusers and colleagues when issues arise

Nice-to-haves (not essential):

• Experience with SAP Business One, SQL reporting, or automation
• Background supporting multi-site environments
• Scripting skills (PowerShell, SQL etc.)

What This Role Is Not

To avoid any misunderstanding, this role does NOT involve:

• Line management
• Building or running a team
• Departmental strategy creation
• Budget ownership
• KPI/ SLA administration
• Project programme management
• Corporate governance frameworks

If you enjoy doing the technical work rather than managing it, you’ll love this role.

What We Offer

• Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 depending on experience
• Discretionary quarterly bonus
• Annual pay reviews
• 24 days holiday (increasing with service)
• Free on-site parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Stable, established business with opportunities to grow while staying handsâon

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Depending on experience, £60,000 - £70,000 per annum

Hours: 42.5 hours, Monday to Friday, 08.00am to 17.00pm

If this sounds like you, please contact us today!

Strictly no agency contact. We do not accept unsolicited CVs or calls from recruitment agencies for this role.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £60,000.00-£70,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person