Lead Infrastructure Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Blunham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Lead Infrastructure Engineer for a pivotal role in managing IT infrastructure. You will oversee infrastructure requirements for evaluation engineers and collaborate on innovative solutions, all while contributing to a dynamic teamwork environment. Exceptional candidates will demonstrate strong leadership and technical expertise.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 after 5 years

Paid overtime or time off in lieu

Extensive training and mentoring opportunities

Free secure parking

Onsite gym

Support for charitable activities

Qualifications

• Experience leading infrastructure teams and strategic decision-making.
• Proven experience with enterprise infrastructure design and implementation.
• Experience in maintaining infrastructure systems and services.

Responsibilities

• Manage infrastructure and engage with multiple departments.
• Design, implement, and support server infrastructure.
• Lead product trials and project planning.

Skills

VMware vSphere

Microsoft Windows Server Administration

Linux System Administration

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Puppet

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 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'll 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, while 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:

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

Beneficial but not essential skills include:

• Practical experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Ansible, Puppet.
• Certifications such as CompTIA Network+ and Security+ (or equivalent experience).
• Scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, Bash.
• Knowledge of RF Mast architecture and associated antenna and cabling distribution architecture.

Your Personal Skills

• Promotes a collaborative working environment supporting equality.
• Encourages diverse communication methods, including digital resources.
• Fosters teamwork across departments.
• Uses credible information to support decisions.
• Identifies risks and resolves issues efficiently.

Putting Your Skills to Use

• Designs, implements, and supports server infrastructure with Infrastructure Engineers and Technicians.
• Leads product trials and supports strategies.
• Manages evaluation infrastructure and leads project planning with senior stakeholders.
• Conducts asset management of lab equipment and maintains test facilities including 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, increasing to 30 after 5 years.
• 8 Bank Holidays plus 2.5 additional days off.
• Alpha pension scheme, competitive benefits.
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu.
• Flexible or compressed hours, paid parental and adoption leave, neonatal policy.
• Extensive training, mentoring, and coaching opportunities.
• Free secure parking, bike-to-work scheme, onsite gym, multi-faith prayer room.
• Support for charitable activities, social societies, onsite amenities, and potential relocation assistance.