Head of / Lead Infrastructure Engineer

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in London is looking for a Head of / Lead Infrastructure Engineer to manage critical server environments and ensure system reliability. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in both physical and virtual infrastructure management, along with strong technical skills in SQL Server, Azure, and Linux. This role offers competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance bonuses

Flexible working options

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a Lead/Manager/Head of role.
• Proven experience in physical server management.
• Strong proficiency in Windows and Linux administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain physical server infrastructure.
• Administer and optimise Windows and Linux systems.
• Oversee MS Exchange Server operations.

Skills

Leadership

SQL Server

Azure

Linux

Windows

Communication

Education

Microsoft MVP

Tools

MS Exchange Server

SQL Server

Microsoft Azure

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Head of / Lead Infrastructure Engineer

Location: London, UK

Salary: £90k-£110k

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Head of / Lead Infrastructure Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for a proactive professional with extensive experience in managing both physical and virtual server environments, ensuring the resilience and reliability of critical systems. You will work in a collaborative environment, supporting business operations through exceptional infrastructure management.

Key Skills:

• Leading on big projects
• Being in a Lead/Manager/Head of role for 5+ years
• Hands-on technical experience with SQL Server, Exchange, Azure, Linux, Windows etc.
• MS MVP (ideally)

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain physical server infrastructure and hardware components.
• Administer and optimise both Windows and Linux systems.
• Oversee MS Exchange Server operations, ensuring seamless communication across the business.
• Leverage Microsoft Azure for cloud infrastructure management, ensuring robust and scalable solutions.
• Manage SQL Server environments, focusing on replication, failover resilience, and database performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain secure and efficient infrastructure solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Proven experience in physical server management and hardware maintenance.
• Strong proficiency in Windows and Linux system administration.
• Hands-on experience with MS Exchange Server.
• Solid knowledge of MS Azure cloud infrastructure.
• Expertise in SQL Server management, including replication and failover resilience.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Preferably a Microsoft MVP or equivalent recognition.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Flexible working options.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

If you’re an accomplished infrastructure engineer passionate about maintaining world-class systems, we want to hear from you!