Senior Infrastructure Engineer £65,000 - £72,000 + 10% Bonus Manchester KDR are partnering with a globally recognised technology-led organisation to recruit a Senior Infrastructure Engineer into a highly skilled Technical Operations team. This is an opportunity to join a business operating at the cutting edge of technology, where you'll be responsible for designing, building and operating the infrastructure that underpins complex technical services delivered on a global scale. Working across Linux, networking, automation, security and datacentre technologies, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of the organisation's infrastructure platforms. For engineers who thrive on solving complex technical challenges and want exposure to large-scale infrastructure projects, automation initiatives and emerging technologies, this role offers a genuinely exciting technical environment. The Role As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you'll combine hands-on engineering with project delivery, infrastructure design and technical leadership responsibilities. Working within a specialist Technical Operations team, you'll spend the majority of your time delivering strategic infrastructure projects, driving continuous improvement and supporting the adoption of modern technologies. You'll also act as an escalation point for complex technical issues and provide guidance to junior engineers where required. Key Responsibilities Design, implement and support enterprise infrastructure platforms. Administer and optimise Linux-based environments. Drive infrastructure automation using Ansible and Infrastructure as Code principles. Support datacentre deployments, hardware installations and infrastructure upgrades. Troubleshoot complex networking, server and platform issues. Contribute to infrastructure architecture and technical decision-making. Maintain a strong focus on security, resilience and operational excellence. Collaborate with technical teams across the UK and internationally. Support AI and high-performance compute infrastructure initiatives. Current Projects This role will provide exposure to several significant infrastructure programmes, including: Major datacentre expansion and modernisation projects. Migration away from legacy virtualisation technologies. Development of GPU-powered AI infrastructure. Global platform deployments across multiple international locations. Security-focused infrastructure initiatives supporting emerging technologies. What We're Looking For We're keen to speak with experienced infrastructure professionals who have worked within datacentre, hosting, platform engineering, MSP or technical operations environments. Essential Skills
Senior Infrastructure Engineer employer: KDR Recruitment USA
Join a forward-thinking organisation in the South West that is at the forefront of digital transformation, offering you the chance to lead impactful projects that drive real change. With a strong commitment to employee development and a collaborative work culture, this company provides stability and long-term career potential within a reputable UK brand. Experience a supportive environment where your contributions are valued, and you can grow professionally while working on meaningful initiatives.
