Infrastructure Technical Lead (ONSITE - St Ives, Cambridgeshire)

Linx Printing Technologies Limited; St. Ives; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Linx Printing Technologies Limited in Cambridgeshire is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Technical Lead to own and improve our global IT infrastructure on‑premises and in the cloud. You’ll lead a small team, drive automation and AI in IT operations, and act as senior escalation for incidents.

The role focuses on Windows Server, Active Directory, Hyper‑V, and cloud platforms (Azure/AWS), with emphasis on security, patching, backup/DR, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of IT infrastructure experience with senior ownership.
• Hands-on administration of Windows Server, AD and enterprise virtualization.
• Experience leading a small IT team and projects.

Responsibilities

• Own and improve Windows Server, AD, and Hyper-V environments.
• Manage Azure and AWS infrastructure, NetApp storage, backup/DR.
• Lead incident root-cause analysis and implement permanent fixes.
• Drive patching, vulnerability remediation and security hardening.
• Build PowerShell automation and mentor 3–4 IT professionals.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

GPO

DNS/DHCP

Hyper-V

VMware

Azure

AWS

PowerShell scripting

Team leadership

Tools

Hyper-V

VMware

Azure

AWS

NetApp storage

Job description

Imagine yourself… Growing your expertise and expanding your skillset with every project. Owning your ambition and fueling your career growth. Thriving in a supportive team environment that inspires you to strive for excellence. It’s possible with a role at Linx Printing Technologies (www.linxglobal.com). Linx, a Veralto company, is a leading global provider of coding and marking solutions for date and batch coding of products and packaging across manufacturing industries. As part of the Linx team and the broader Veralto network, you’ll work with products that make an everyday impact on the food, medicine, and essentials we all rely on—and along the way, you’ll have the chance to make your mark and own your ambition with valuable career growth opportunities. At Linx, we know that innovation and ingenuity starts with prioritizing a diverse workforce and a deeply inclusive workplace. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

About the role

Reporting to the Head of IT, the Infrastructure Technical Lead is responsible for the reliability, security and continuous improvement of the infrastructure that keeps our global business running, across on-premises and cloud environments. This is a genuinely hands‑on role for an experienced infrastructure engineer who enjoys solving complex problems while guiding and developing a small IT team. You’ll own the platforms, lead the projects that modernise them, and have real scope to shape how we use automation and AI in IT operations. The role is based on site in StIves, Cambridgeshire (a minimum of 4 days per week). You will take part in occasional out‑of‑hours, weekend and on‑call support. In this role, a typical day will look like: Owning our Windows Server, Active Directory and Hyper‑V environments, including provisioning, performance, capacity and lifecycle. Managing Azure and AWS infrastructure, enterprise NetApp storage, and backup and disaster recovery. Acting as the senior escalation point for infrastructure incidents, leading root‑cause analysis and delivering permanent fixes. Leading patch management, vulnerability remediation and security hardening across servers and cloud. Building PowerShell automation and finding opportunities to use automation and AI to make IT more efficient and reliable. Providing technical leadership and mentoring to a team of 3–4 IT professionals, and leading infrastructure projects with vendors and internal stakeholders.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• 8+ years of IT experience, including senior or 3rd‑line ownership of enterprise infrastructure.
• In‑depth hands‑on experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, GPO, DNS/DHCP and enterprise virtualisation (Hyper‑V or VMware).
• Hands‑on administration of Azure and/or AWS infrastructure, including security configuration, patching and troubleshooting.
• Proven experience with server patching, vulnerability remediation, backup/DR, and PowerShell scripting.
• Leading, mentoring, or managing a small team of IT professionals.

Linx is proud to be part of the Product Quality & Innovation segment of Veralto (NYSE: VLTO), a $5B global leader dedicated to ensuring access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods. When you join Veralto’s vibrant global network of 17,000 associates, you join a unique culture and work environment where purpose meets possibility: where the work you do has an everyday impact on the resources and essentials we all rely on, and where you’ll have valuable opportunities to deepen your skillset, pursue your ambitions, and grow your career. Together, we’re Safeguarding the World’s Most Vital Resources™—and building rewarding careers along the way. #LI-LA1 At Veralto, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.