Infrastructure Engineer

At Gist, we're proud to be part of the M&S Group, the logistics engine behind M&S Food.

From our distribution centres to our transport operations and support functions, we connect people, technology and expertise to ensure the right products reach the right stores at the right time.

As we continue to invest in our people, technology and network, there's never been a more exciting time to join Gist and help shape the future of food logistics.

The Opportunity

Help shape, secure and modernise the technology that keeps Gist moving.

At Gist, technology is at the heart of how we operate. We are looking for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to help us evolve our technology estate across infrastructure, cloud, networking, end-user computing and cybersecurity.

This is more than a traditional infrastructure support role, you will have the opportunity to influence how our technology is designed, secured and delivered, combining strategic thinking with hands on engineering to build secure, resilient and scalable solutions that support our business.

You will work alongside internal teams, managed service providers and technology partners, providing technical leadership and expertise across a broad and varied infrastructure landscape.

What you'll be doing

Reporting into the Head of Technology Operations & Systems, you will shape our infrastructure strategy by assessing and modernising existing technology platforms, developing technical standards and roadmaps, evaluating new technologies, and translating business requirements into practical, secure solutions.

You will design, build and support on-premises and Microsoft Azure infrastructure, helping drive cloud adoption while maintaining strong standards for governance, security, connectivity and resilience. You will improve IAM across Active Directory, ADFS and Microsoft Entra ID, implementing MFA, Conditional Access and PAM solutions to strengthen identity security.

You will build resilient networks, working in collaboration with networking teams to improve performance, resilience and security across LAN, wireless, SD-WAN and internet connectivity, including segmentation and secure remote access putting security and resilience first by strengthening infrastructure security through vulnerability remediation, platform hardening and lifecycle management, while supporting backup, disaster recovery and business continuity.

This amazing role will also see you automating and improving processes using PowerShell and Linux scripting with a focus on reducing manual effort and improving efficiency. You will also provide technical leadership, challenge suppliers, mentor colleagues and act as an escalation point for complex infrastructure issues.

What we're looking for

We are looking for someone who combines deep technical knowledge with a practical, solutions focused mindset. You will ideally be able to demonstrate:

• Extensive experience securing enterprise infrastructure environments.
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory, ADFS, Microsoft Entra ID, MFA and Conditional Access.
• Experience with IAM and PAM.
• Strong Windows Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux administration experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud environments.
• Knowledge of enterprise networking, wireless networking, firewalls and network segmentation.
• Experience in infrastructure security, hardening and vulnerability management.
• A track record of delivering infrastructure projects and meaningful technology improvements.
• Experience using PowerShell / Linux scripting to automate and simplify.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
• Experience working with managed service providers and third-party technology partners.
• A proven ability to deliver practical, measurable improvements to security.
• The ability to assess technical risk and make pragmatic decisions that improve security without compromising operational stability.

If you are an infrastructure professional who enjoys solving complex problems, challenging the status quo and turning technical opportunities into practical improvements, we would love to hear from you.

Role details:

Salary: Up to £77,000 per annum (DOE)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Location: Gist Ltd, Rosewood, Crockford Lane, Chineham Park, RG24 8UB - This is a site based role, working from our Chineham Office 5 days a week.

What’s in it for you?

As well as a competitive salary, you'll benefit from:

• 20% M&S discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)
• Discounted rates on healthcare cash plan
• Attractive annual bonus scheme, based on M&S performance and personal objectives
• Auto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and life assurance (up to 4 times salary)
• Amazing perks and discounts via our App to major restaurants and retailers
• Access to a wide range of wellbeing support – including our Employee Assistance Programme
• A first-class welcome with a tailored induction and a wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and development
• Cycle to work scheme

Why Gist?

When you join Gist, you're joining a business that plays a critical role within the M&S Group.

You'll have the opportunity to influence meaningful change, work alongside experienced leaders and contribute to one of the UK's leading food supply chains.

Our culture is built around our values of being Progressive, Accountable, Collaborative and Ethical, creating an environment where people are trusted, supported and encouraged to grow.

Whether you're leading a site operation, delivering transformation or shaping future strategy, your work will make a real difference.

Our commitment to inclusion

At Gist, we believe our differences make us stronger.

We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to succeed. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know. We'll work with you to ensure you have the support you need.