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As a Systems Engineer II within the Booker Technology Infrastructure team, you’ll help manage and evolve our core server platforms to ensure they are reliable, secure and aligned with business needs. You’ll work across physical, virtualised and cloud-based systems, balancing day-to-day operational support with longer-term planning and improvement. From performance optimisation and incident response through to future roadmaps and capacity planning, you’ll play a key role in keeping our infrastructure running smoothly. Working closely with both internal colleagues and third-party partners, you’ll translate strategy into clear, actionable delivery—supporting a stable, secure platform that enables the business to grow. You’ll also contribute to service reporting, project delivery and regular Disaster Recovery and Total Loss testing, while building strong relationships with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.
Job Responsibility
Manage and maintain systems: Configure, monitor and optimise server infrastructure across physical, virtual and cloud environments
Lead through collaboration: Oversee and guide primarily third-party engineering resource to deliver strong, consistent results
Ensure operational excellence: Maintain system performance, availability, security and patching across your estate
Deliver projects: Plan and execute infrastructure upgrades, enhancements and new implementations
Handle incidents and change: Resolve issues quickly, minimise disruption and ensure robust change management processes
Governance and due diligence: Maintain clear documentation, reporting and alignment with budgets and business priorities
Drive security and compliance: Protect data, uphold security standards and maintain system integrity
Engage stakeholders: Build strong relationships to identify improvement opportunities and support business goals
Requirements
Experience in a systems engineering or infrastructure role, ideally with a focus on server technologies
Knowledge of server platforms across physical, virtualised and cloud environments (e.g. VMware, Unix
exposure to Nutanix, Solaris, AIX or Azure is helpful)
Proven Linux experience
Ideally, experience working in or managing data centre environments
Strong understanding of incident management and recovery processes
Solid governance, project delivery and budget management capability
Experience working with and managing third-party vendors and resources
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
A calm, practical approach to problem-solving and decision-making
A passion for delivering stable, secure and high-performing systems
Ability to prioritise effectively, manage dependencies and focus on outcomes
A proactive mindset with a clear bias for action and continuous improvement
What we offer
A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year
After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day
10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases
10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile
Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank
Free eye test when you spend £50 or more
30% off when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses
50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy
Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
An exclusive deals and discounts website including a cycle to work scheme
After 3 months service, annual Save As You Earn share scheme
Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution
Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family