Junior Infrastructure Engineer
Giacom
Prudhoe, United Kingdom
2 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
Junior Compensation
£ 32KJob location
Remote
Prudhoe, United Kingdom
Tech stack
Microsoft Active Directory
Computer Networks
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Disaster Recovery
DNS
Microsoft Software
Windows Server
TCP/IP
Office365
Information Technology
Job description
The Junior Infrastructure Engineer supports the delivery and maintenance of the organisation's infrastructure, ensuring systems are reliable, secure, and meet business needs. Working within the TechOps team, this role assists with day-to-day operations, troubleshooting, and incident investigation work across servers, networks, storage, and cloud platforms. The Junior Engineer is key to providing responsive support, learning new technologies, and contributing to the smooth running of infrastructure that underpins the organisation's activities.
What you'll be doing
- Assist with the monitoring, maintenance, and support of infrastructure (servers, networks, storage, cloud).
- Respond to incidents and service requests, escalating as needed.
- Support the implementation of infrastructure changes and upgrades.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation for systems and processes.
- Participate in routine system checks, backups, and patching activities.
- Follow IT policies, security standards, and data protection requirements.
- Collaborate with other team members and teams to resolve issues.
- Contribute to disaster recovery and business continuity activities.
- Provide basic technical support and guidance to end users.
- Proactively develop technical skills and knowledge through training and mentoring.
Requirements
- Recent, commercial experience working within IT Infrastructure.
- Basic understanding of Microsoft technologies (Windows Server, Active Directory, M365).
- Familiarity with networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).
- Willingness to learn and develop technical skills.
- Good problem-solving and communication abilities.
- Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
- Relevant IT qualification (e.g. CompTIA, Microsoft Fundamentals, or equivalent).
- Participation in IT-related projects or extracurricular activities.
Benefits & conditions
What's in it for you?
- Hybrid working (3 days per week in our Prudhoe office, 2 remote)
- Investment in your future career with a variety of learning and development opportunities.
- No dress code - embrace the freedom to bring your whole self to work.
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. You'll even get your birthday off, too!
- A pension plan for your future.
- Complimentary refreshments in all our offices.
About the company
Join Giacom - the UK's only provider of Communications, Cloud, Hardware and Billing through a single platform. We connect technology resellers and service providers with market-leading solutions, helping them deliver brilliant technology outcomes for businesses nationwide. If you're looking to be part of a fast-growing, innovative organisation where your work makes a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.