Head of / Lead Infrastructure Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Preston is seeking a Head of / Lead Infrastructure Engineer to oversee critical systems and infrastructure management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in server management across Windows, Linux, and cloud services while leading a dynamic team. Expect a collaborative environment focused on strategic technology decisions and mentorship for junior staff. Flexible working options and performance bonuses are also offered.

Benefits

Performance bonuses

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Hands-on technical experience with SQL Server, Exchange, Azure, Linux, and Windows.
• 5+ years in a Lead/Manager/Head of role.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop the infrastructure team.
• Own and drive overall infrastructure strategy and technology decisions.
• Oversee design, maintenance, and optimization of Windows and Linux systems.

Skills

Leadership

SQL Server

Azure

Linux

Windows

Communication

Problem Solving

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Head of / Lead Infrastructure Engineer, preston, lancashire

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Client:

Digital Waffle

Location:

preston, lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Head of / Lead Infrastructure Engineer

Location: London, UK

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:

• Lead, manage, and develop the infrastructure team, providing technical mentorship and leadership across all infrastructure functions.
• Own and drive the overall infrastructure strategy, roadmap, and associated technology decisions to align with business objectives.
• Act as the technical authority for all infrastructure platforms, including servers, networking, cloud services, and on-premise systems.
• Oversee the design, maintenance, and optimisation of Windows and Linux systems.
• 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.
• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Flexible working options.

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