Infrastructure Engineer in Cookstown

About The Role

We're looking for an Infrastructure Engineer to help us manage, secure, and modernise our on-premise and cloud infrastructure. You'll work across a hybrid estate - supporting existing on-premise systems while playing an active role in our ongoing migration to modern cloud and hybrid platforms, and in the day-to-day administration of Microsoft Entra ID. This is a hands-on engineering role with genuine scope to shape how infrastructure is built and secured across the group.

What You'll Be Doing

On-Premise Infrastructure

• Administer and maintain our server estate (physical and virtualised), including patching, capacity management, and lifecycle planning
• Support and help decommission legacy/EOL systems (servers, SQL Server instances, and applications) as part of the group's estate rationalisation programme
• Manage Active Directory across multiple domains, supporting ongoing consolidation and identity modernisation work
• Administer core infrastructure services: DNS, DHCP, file/print, backup and disaster recovery, VOIP Telephony
• Support the group's migration from VMware vSphere7 to vSphere8/9 or to Hyper-V/Azure, including build, testing, and cutover activity

Entra ID & Cloud Identity Administration

• Own day-to-day administration of Microsoft Entra ID: user and group lifecycle, licensing, app registrations, and enterprise applications
• Support Entra ID tenant consolidation across all group brands, including domain and UPN/primary SMTP alignment
• Configure and maintain Conditional Access policies, MFA enforcement, and password policy in line with NCSC guidance
• Administer Privileged Identity Management (PIM) and just-in-time (JIT) access for privileged roles
• Support hybrid identity sync (AD to Entra ID) and troubleshoot synchronisation issues

Cloud & Security

• Support Microsoft 365 administration alongside Entra ID (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams)
• Assist with Azure infrastructure (App Services, Functions, storage, networking) supporting group applications and data platforms
• Contribute to the group's Cyber Essentials Plus programme, including remediation of findings and ongoing control maintenance
• Operate and tune endpoint and network security tooling (e.g. Microsoft Defender, Sophos, ThreatLocker, Ivanti Patch Management, SIEM alerting)
• Support security patching, vulnerability remediation, and hardening across both on-premise and cloud infrastructure
• Participate in incident response and root-cause investigation for infrastructure and security incidents

General

• Produce and maintain clear documentation for infrastructure, configurations, and standard operating procedures
• Work within change management (CAB) processes for planned infrastructure changes
• Provide 2nd/3rd-line escalation support and mentor junior team members where required
• Collaborate with the wider IT team on projects spanning infrastructure, security, and identity

You will also demonstrate:

• Strong problem-solving skills, with a structured and analytical approach to diagnosing and resolving issues.
• A proactive mindset, with the confidence to identify improvements, challenge existing ways of working and drive solutions through to completion.
• A strong security mindset and understanding of the importance of maintaining secure, resilient and well-managed infrastructure.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues and solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• The ability to work effectively in a changing environment, managing multiple priorities while maintaining a high standard of delivery.
• A collaborative approach, with a willingness to share knowledge, support colleagues and contribute to the wider IT team and Group objectives.

What We're Looking For

• Educated to Degree Level with a Minimum 5 years of experience working in a similar capacity as an Infrastructure Engineer or have a minimum of 10 years’ experience working in an IT Infrastructure role
• Proven experience administering Windows Server environments and Active Directory at scale
• Hands‑on experience administering Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) - users, groups, Conditional Access, and app registrations
• Hands‑on experience with virtualization platforms (VMware and/or Hyper-V)
• Practical understanding of core networking (DNS, DHCP, VLANs, firewalls)
• Some exposure to Azure or another public cloud platform (IaaS/PaaS fundamentals)
• Working knowledge of endpoint security, patch management, and vulnerability remediation
• Strong troubleshooting skills and a methodical approach to problem‑solving
• Clear communicator, comfortable working with both technical peers and non-technical stakeholders

What We Offer

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A supportive, values-driven and inclusive working environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 32 days annual leave, increasing with service
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Healthcare Cashback Plan
• Enhanced Family Friendly policies
• Additional employee benefits including access to our Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Discount Scheme, Employee Recognition awards, Employee Assistance Programme.

A Bit About Us

For more than three decades, the Keystone Group has grown to become one of the UK and Ireland's largest family-owned construction product manufacturers. Driven by a relentless focus on innovation and customer excellence, the Group employs over 2,000 employees across 28 sites, supplying cutting-edge building solutions to growing markets in the UK & Ireland, Europe, Australia and North America. Its portfolio includes market-leading brands in the steel, light & environmental and timber sectors.