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# Senior Infrastructure Engineer

- **Company:** Kdr
- **Location:** Manchester, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £65,000.0 - £72,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Bash Shell, Ubuntu (Operating System), Data Centers, Debian Linux, Linux, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Routing, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Software Vulnerability Management, Data Logging, High Performance Computing, Computer Network Technologies, IT Architecture, Firewalls (Computer Science), SC Clearance, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Software Version Control
- **Published:** September 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/senior-infrastructure-engineer/47389169

## About the Role

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 ForWe're keen to speak with experienced infrastructure professionals who have worked within datacentre, hosting, platform engineering, MSP or technical operations environments.Strong Linux administration experience (Ubuntu, Debian, RHEL or similar).Hands-on datacentre and physical infrastructure experience.Strong networking knowledge covering routing, switching, firewalls and VPN technologies.Experience supporting enterprise server and storage environments.Scripting experience using Bash, Python or similar.Experience supporting virtualised infrastructure.Containerisation knowledge, ideally
Docker.Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical challenges.Infrastructure security and hardening.Git and version control systems.Monitoring and logging platforms.AWX or Ansible Automation Platform.GPU infrastructure or high-performance computing environments.Security tooling and vulnerability management exposure.What's on Offer?Salary of £65,000 - £72,000.10% annual bonus.Exposure to a broad range of modern infrastructure technologies.Opportunity to work on large-scale, business-critical projects.Involvement in AI and next-generation platform initiatives.Collaborative, technically focused engineering culture.Strong opportunities for professional growth and career progression.Additional RequirementsMust hold current SC Clearance or be eligible to obtain it.Full UK driving licence preferred.Willingness to travel to datacentre and office locations as required.Ability to attend sites in the Greater Manchester area
when necessary.If you're a hands-on infrastructure engineer with strong Linux, networking and automation experience and are looking for an opportunity to work on complex, technically challenging projects in a highly skilled environment, we'd love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr

## Description

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 ResponsibilitiesDesign, 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 ProjectsThis


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