Lead Infrastructure Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Blakesley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Lead Infrastructure Engineer to manage and support IT infrastructure. You will play a key role in delivering unique infrastructure solutions while collaborating with various departments. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience with VMware, Windows, and Linux, combined with leadership skills. This position offers a collaborative environment with extensive training, benefits, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years

8 Bank Holidays plus 2.5 additional days off

Paid parental and adoption leave

Extensive training opportunities

Onsite gym and bike scheme

Free secure parking

Mentoring and coaching

Charity leave

Qualifications

• Experience leading infrastructure teams and managing platforms.
• Proven design and implementation of enterprise infrastructure.
• Technical expertise in VMware, Windows, and Linux.

Responsibilities

• Design and support server infrastructure with the team.
• Lead product trials and manage infrastructure decisions.
• Collaborate across teams for technical direction.

Skills

Leadership

Infrastructure Management

Strategic Decision Making

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Certifications such as CompTIA Network+ and Security+

Tools

VMware vSphere

Microsoft Windows Server

Linux

Terraform

Ansible

Python

PowerShell

Bash

Job description

Job Description

Lead Infrastructure Engineer £70,162 with an additional recruitment and retention allowance of £5,720 per annum. This role is available full-time for 37 hours per week, Monday-Friday, or part-time with a minimum coverage of 30 hours. Flexible or compressed working hours are available. This role is based in the office.

Are you ready for a dynamic role that exposes you to unique and exciting IT infrastructure challenges? Working alongside an Infrastructure Engineer, you’ll manage the facilities and infrastructure required by our evaluation engineers to conduct detailed validation tests. You’ll collaborate with partners to develop high-quality, unique infrastructure solutions that support security.

As an expert, you'll bring your proven experience in designing, developing, and supporting infrastructure systems to deliver medium to long-term product development strategies, while defining engineering guidelines and establishing effective ways of working. In our dynamic, inclusive, and innovative environment, you will engage with multiple departments to achieve shared objectives and influence technical direction. Collaborating with Cyber Security and Digital Forensic experts, you’ll build, support, and maintain crucial infrastructure, whilst developing skills and deepening your expertise in Software, Infrastructure, Penetration Testing, and communication techniques.

More About You

This role is based on the DDaT Infrastructure Engineer framework. To apply, you will already have:

1. Demonstrable experience of leading infrastructure teams, making strategic decisions, and managing various platforms and systems.
2. Proven experience with the design and implementation of enterprise infrastructure.
3. Significant technical expertise in services such as VMware vSphere, Microsoft Windows Server administration, Linux system administration.
4. Experience in maintaining infrastructure systems, equipment, networks, and services.

Beneficial but not essential:

1. Practical experience of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Puppet.
2. Certifications such as CompTIA Network+ and Security+ (or equivalent experience/certification).
3. Practical scripting experience with Python, PowerShell, Bash.
4. Knowledge of RF Mast architecture and associated antenna and cabling distribution architecture.

Your Personal Skills

• Promote a collaborative working environment supporting equality.
• Use various communication methods effectively, including digital resources.
• Encourage teamwork across departments.
• Analyze credible information to support decisions.
• Identify risks and resolve issues efficiently.

Using Your Skills

You will:

• Design, implement, and support server infrastructure with Infrastructure Engineers and Technicians.
• Lead product trials on and off site.
• Support product and solution strategies.
• Manage our bespoke evaluations infrastructure.
• Lead project planning, meetings, and work with senior stakeholders on strategic infrastructure decisions.

With training, you will also:

• Manage lab equipment assets, including procurement and maintenance.
• Maintain test facilities such as RF Screened Rooms, 5G, GNSS, WiFi 7, Bluetooth, and NB-IoT/LTE-M technologies.

What We Offer

• A positive, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years.
• 8 Bank Holidays plus 2.5 additional days off.
• Alpha pension scheme.
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu.
• Flexible or compressed hours.
• Paid parental and adoption leave, neonatal policy.
• Extensive training opportunities.
• Mentoring and coaching.
• Free secure parking and car share parking.
• Inclusive affinity groups.
• 24/7 onsite gym, bike scheme, prayer room.
• Charity leave, social activities, onsite amenities, nursery, relocation loan.