IT Systems and Infrastructure Engineer (FTC) at Checkatrade

As our next IT Systems and Infrastructure Engineer on a FTC, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future foundations of our business. From managing hybrid cloud environments and automating workflows to improving security and scaling our infrastructure, your work will help us move forward, one job at a time. Forget long lists, here’s what you’ll actually spend your time on: - Building and maintaining secure, reliable infrastructure that keeps our teams and systems running smoothly. - Improving how we manage and automate our infrastructure by spotting opportunities and putting better solutions in place. - Working closely with security, platform and software engineering teams to deliver tools and systems the business can rely on. - Making sure our systems are stable, secure and easy for teams across Checkatrade to use. It’s not about ticking every box. It’s about turning up curious, ready to crack on. You’ll do well here if you bring: - Experience managing IT infrastructure across Microsoft environments, including Windows Server, Active Directory and Microsoft 365. - Strong experience with identity and access management, working with tools like Okta to support SSO, MFA and user lifecycle management. - Confidence working across cloud platforms such as Azure, with some exposure to AWS or Google Cloud. - Experience managing modern workplace tools, including Google Workspace and endpoint management across macOS, Windows, and ChromeOS. - A solid understanding of networking and security fundamentals like DNS, VPNs and firewalls - Experience automating tasks or workflows using scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash) or tools like Okta Workflows or Zapier. - Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to explain technical details clearly to different audiences. We believe great work deserves great rewards. Here’s just a taste: - Competitive salary + annual bonus - Employee Share Program - Health, well-being and learning support - Gym membership, Smart Tech Scheme and Cycle Scheme - Birthday/Special day leave - Buy & sell holiday scheme - One week’s paid charity leave and much more! How we’ll get to know each other: - Screening call with one of our Talent Acquisition Partners - 1st stage interview with a member of our IT Manager - 2nd stage interview with stakeholders from Security, Platform, or Engineering If this sounds like the place where you can do your best work, we’d love to hear from you, even if you don’t tick every box. About us We’re Checkatrade – the UK’s leading platform for finding a tradesperson. With more than 50,000 trades listed and over 6 million reviews, we help homeowners get jobs done right and help tradespeople grow their business. We’re growing fast, with big plans to become the go-to brand for home improvements. If you care about great work, take pride in the details, and want to make an impact, you’ll fit right in.