Job Title: Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Cumbernauld with some infrequent travel to other AG Barr sites

Are you ready to Be Your Best Barr None?

We are all about Being Your Best Barr None and having a career with real Moments that Matter! 

AG Barr has been quenching the nation’s thirst for over 145 years and is home to some of the UK’s most loved drinks brands.

Employing around 900 people across three business units and four UK locations, we are proud to be a responsible business that takes care of our people, values diversity, gives something back to our communities and works to minimise our environmental impact.

At our core is Barr Soft Drinks, home to some of the UK’s most loved soft drinks. Whether it’s the iconic IRN-BRU, launched in 1901 and still going strong today, the vibrant RUBICON fruit based brand or the unique range of BARR flavours, we brighten people’s lives with refreshingly different drinks.

We also have a number of exciting owned brands within our portfolio, including the functional drinks brand Boost, FUNKIN which operates in the exciting and growing cocktail market and MOMA, which crafts quality oats into great tasting oat drinks and porridges.

There's never been a better time to join us!

What we’re looking for...

AG Barr's Technology team seeks an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to support diverse business technologies. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Cloud Infrastructure, Data Centre operations, Networking, Enterprise Backup solutions and ideally knowledge of Cyber Security and Disaster Recovery principles. This role will ensure robust, secure, and efficient IT infrastructure and Cloud environment operations, driving business alignment through strategic partnerships, advanced system management, and proactive problem-solving.

Your responsibilities will include...

As an Infrastructure Engineer your responsibilities will include;

• Proactively identify and implement improvements in service, resilience, functionality, and value of the IT infrastructure through new technologies, particularly Cloud services and automation while also providing expert Infrastructure support and advice to both the IT team and the wider business.
• Lead the development and maturity of our Cloud Infrastructure, with a focus on Chrome and Google Cloud Platform.
• Act as a Google Workspace Super Admin, handling configuration, security, and optimization of the organization's Google domain.
• Manage upgrades, patches, and end-of-life risks to IT Infrastructure.
• Maintain and improve backup procedures for optimal effectiveness.
• Monitor and enhance hardware and software platform performance.
• Maintain, test, and ensure the IT Disaster Recovery Plan is fit for purpose.
• Provide 2nd/3rd line technical support and advice escalated from the Service Desk.
• Manage the installation of physical devices and cabling in the manufacturing (OT) environment and data centre(s).
• Contribute to new IT standards, policies, procedures, training, and communication plans.
  
  

What you’ll bring...

The successful candidate will have;

• A deep understanding of Google Workspace services with advanced skills in configuration, security and overall system optimisation of a Google domain. 
• Advanced knowledge of cloud platforms, specifically GCP, understanding its purpose and role in a modern infrastructure environment, with a willingness to develop our internal capability and use of this platform.
• Proven experience using and understanding infrastructure as code, with a focus on Terraform, Ansible, Powershell, etc. 
• A strong understanding of networking concepts, including VLANs, routing protocols, 802.1x, Wi-Fi, and troubleshooting DNS and DHCP, is highly desirable. Experience with Cisco and Palo Alto technologies is also beneficial.
• Can demonstrate strong knowledge and experience of working in a multi operating system environment with a deep understanding of server, client,  virtualisation and container technologies is a must.
• Exposure to backup technologies such as Veeam Backup and Replication.
• Knowledge of remote management technologies, including mobile and desktop.
• Familiarity with CCTV and door access systems would be advantageous.
• Foundational knowledge of cyber security principles and/or OT technologies would be desirable.
• Ability to manage external suppliers to work together on multi-faceted solutions and have the experience to troubleshoot and manage critical incidents that can include multiple vendors.
• An energetic, analytical, and focussed approach on delivering excellence. Using their experience to resolve issues, recommend solutions, implement preventive measures and deliver results.  
• Be self motivated and able to work on their own initiative and with minimum supervision.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to flex their influencing style and engage effectively across all levels of the business.  
• A commitment to personal development, ensuring they keep current and up to date with technology. 
• A familiarity with project management methodologies with real world experience leading small to medium sized projects.

What we offer…

We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive culture where your voice can be heard.  Our skilled, loyal and committed people are critical to the future success of AG Barr which is why we are continually investing in our employees to develop their talent.

We look after our employees by offering a competitive salary and benefits package which includes;

• Up to 34 days holiday (depending on shift pattern)
• Flexible holiday trading
• Living Wage Employer
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Peppy Health
• Flexible benefits e.g. discounts & cashbacks, gym memberships, technology purchases etc
• Life assurance
• Save as you earn scheme
• Staff sales discount
• Free AG Barr products throughout your working day
• Pension
• Annual salary review 
• Ongoing professional development

And much more!

To find out more about what it is like to work for AG Barr, please visit our careers platform here.

We are an equal opportunities employer and happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that may be needed for successful candidates with a disability, health or mental health condition.

While we have highlighted our ideal requirements for this role, we are realistic that the successful candidate probably won't meet every single requirement in this advert, but we are big advocates of people growing in role. So even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to submit an application - you may be just what we are looking for! Apply now!

Speculative CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

Please note, we may close vacancies early where we receive significant numbers of applications, so apply now!