Hayward Hawk is delighted to be working with a leading manufacturing and engineering organisation that continues to invest in the modernisation of its IT infrastructure. With a strong focus on innovation, resilience, and security, the company is seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Engineer to join its growing technology team.

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of key infrastructure services, contribute to major IT transformation projects, and play an integral part in strengthening the organisation’s cyber security posture.

Overview

Role Overview

As an IT Infrastructure Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and management of on-premise and cloud infrastructure. You will ensure maximum system uptime, oversee backup and disaster recovery processes, and support continuous improvements in the organisation’s cyber security framework.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone with a strong technical background in infrastructure management, a proactive mindset, and a genuine passion for delivering secure, reliable IT services.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain IT infrastructure across on-premise and cloud environments.
• Manage day-to-day operations of core infrastructure including servers, firewalls, switches, and related systems.
• Perform regular system checks and proactively monitor infrastructure performance to maintain uptime.
• Take ownership of backup and disaster recovery solutions to ensure robust business continuity.
• Contribute to cyber security awareness initiatives and promote security best practice.
• Lead vulnerability assessments, patching, and incident response activities.
• Administer and maintain Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy environments.
• Act as a senior escalation point for complex technical issues within the IT team.
• Participate in and lead IT projects that enhance business capability.
• Provide support for remote workers and maintain secure connectivity (VPNs, remote access).
• Deliver on-site technical support when required and participate in occasional out-of-hours maintenance or response.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field (2:1 or equivalent).
• 3+ years’ experience in an IT infrastructure or systems engineering role.
• Proven experience supporting and maintaining enterprise infrastructure and hardware.
• Proficiency in configuring and managing switches (Cisco, Dell, or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server 2016–2022 administration.
• Experience with virtual server environments, backup, and replication technologies.
• Expertise in Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.
• Working knowledge of network and endpoint security tools (firewalls, XDR, EDR).
• Familiarity with IT ticketing and change management systems.

Desirable:

• Cyber Security or infrastructure certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, VMware, Azure, CCNA).
• Experience administering Azure Infrastructure and Intune Endpoint Management.
• SAN administration experience.
• Exposure to ITIL-aligned environments.
• Previous experience within the manufacturing or engineering sector.
• SharePoint administration experience.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (£50,000 - £60,000)
• Exposure to major IT infrastructure and cyber security initiatives.
• Hybrid working 3 days on site in Cookstown.
• Ongoing professional development and certification support.
• Collaborative and forward-thinking technology team.
• Stable and growing organisation with a strong technical roadmap.

If this sounds like the right next step in your career and you’d like to hear more about the role, organisation, and progression opportunities available, reach out to Aaron Pyper at Hayward Hawk.

Skills

• Intune
• Endpoint Manager
• Windows Server