Head of / Lead Infrastructure Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a highly skilled Head of / Lead Infrastructure Engineer to join their team in Stoke-on-Trent. The role involves managing infrastructure strategies, team mentorship, and overseeing critical systems to ensure optimal performance. Applicants should have extensive experience in server management, technical infrastructure, and a proven track record of leadership in IT environments. With flexible working options and a competitive salary, this is a great opportunity for those passionate about maintaining robust systems.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a lead/manager role within infrastructure management.
• Strong technical experience with physical/virtual server environments.
• Proven skills in SQL Server, Azure, Windows, Linux.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the infrastructure team with technical mentorship.
• Drive infrastructure strategy and oversee system designs.
• Manage Windows and Linux systems and their optimization.

Skills

Leadership

Technical mentorship

System Administration

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Education

Microsoft MVP

Equivalent technical recognition

Tools

SQL Server

Microsoft Azure

MS Exchange Server

Linux

Windows

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Client:

Digital Waffle

Location:

stoke-on-trent, 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!