Infrastructure Engineer

Company: The Co-Operative Group
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Location: Scunthorpe
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will deliver reliable, secure and high-performing IT infrastructure services across Co-op’s wholesale network. You will be a senior escalation point for complex infrastructure and networking issues, working with colleagues to ensure critical services stay available. The role blends daily operations with projects to improve and modernize infrastructure, including servers, networks, cloud and security. You will join a hybrid, location-spanning team and participate in an on-call rota to support major incidents.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a senior escalation point for complex infrastructure and networking issues
    Collaborate with the Service Desk to resolve incidents and problems
    Troubleshoot across server, network, cloud and security technologies
    Maintain and improve infrastructure services across offices, depots and sites
    Configure and support server, virtualization and networking environments
    Coordinate with third-party suppliers and technology partners
    Contribute to infrastructure projects and new technology implementations
    Support business continuity and disaster recovery activities, including backups and testing
    Participate in the 24/7 on-call rota and provide after-hours support
    Attend Scunthorpe site within 30 minutes when on call

Key requirements

  • Experience supporting enterprise infrastructure across networking, server, cloud and end-user technologies
    Strong networking principles and troubleshooting ability
    Experience with virtualization and core Microsoft technologies
    Understanding of cybersecurity best practices and secure, resilient services
    Analytical, problem-solving mindset with structured investigation approach
    Excellent written and verbal communication with both technical and non-technical colleagues
    A flexible on-call availability and a full UK driving licence for site travel
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  • desired_technical_skills((“Networking principles”,”Server administration”,”Virtualization”,”Cloud technologies”,”Microsoft technologies”,”Cybersecurity practices”,”Backup and disaster recovery”))
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  • benefits_highlights((“annual bonus”,”28 days holiday”,”pension with up to 10% employer contributions”,”discount on Co-op products”,”virtual healthcare”,”training and development”)
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Posted: October 2nd, 2026