Lead Infrastructure Engineer - DV Clearance

ZipRecruiter; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Lead Infrastructure Engineer for a permanent position in Basingstoke. This hands-on role requires deep infrastructure expertise and the ability to manage the full lifecycle of projects while collaborating in an agile environment. Strong technical skills in automation, scripting, and server infrastructure are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in infrastructure management.
• Experience with scripting and automation in enterprise environments.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the full life cycle of infrastructure work packages.
• Collaborate within a cross-functional agile team.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues across systems.

Skills

Email & Directory Services

Web & Server Infrastructure

Automation & Scripting

Documentation

Communication

Tools

PowerShell

Ansible

GIT

VMWare

Job description

Job Description

Lead Infrastructure Engineer

Type: Permanent

Location: Basingstoke - 5 days onsite

Salary: £65K - £70K Max plus 10% DV bonus

Security Clearance: DV Clearance

Recruiting for a Lead Infrastructure Engineer. This is a hands-on technical role that requires deep infrastructure expertise, end-to-end ownership of solutions, and the ability to work in a collaborative, delivery-focused environment.

Responsibilities include:

1. Own the full life cycle of infrastructure work packages - from initial design through to prototyping, deployment, and early life support.
2. Work collaboratively within a cross-functional agile team, including security, service, and management functions.
3. Troubleshoot and problem-solve complex technical issues across multiple systems and platforms.
4. Script and automate repeatable unit tests to ensure functionality meets all requirements.
5. Develop and maintain design and support documentation.
6. Drive continuous improvement by supporting change requests and enhancements based on evolving user and business needs.

Skills and Experience include:

You are likely to have strong, hands-on experience within the following areas:

• Email & Directory Services: Exchange, Mail, MTA, SMTP, Border Sync, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS
• Web & Server Infrastructure: IIS/Apache, Server Build & Configuration, PKI (TLS, Certificates), VMWare
• Automation & Scripting: PowerShell, DevOps tooling (Ansible, GIT, YAML)
• Experience with scripting repeatable infrastructure configurations and deploying securely within enterprise environments.
• Strong documentation and communication skills to support design governance and operational transition.

Please apply for immediate interview!

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