Lead Infrastructure Engineer

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

Job summary

A tech company seeks a Lead Infrastructure Engineer to manage their infrastructure and collaborate with diverse teams. This role involves leading teams, implementing enterprise solutions, and communicating strategic directions while supporting security. The position offers flexible hours and numerous benefits, including a positive work environment, training opportunities, and a competitive salary.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

8 Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

Paid overtime or time off in lieu

Flexible working hours

Free onsite gym

Various social activities

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading infrastructure teams and strategic decision-making.
• Experience in enterprise infrastructure design and implementation.
• Strong knowledge of maintaining and supporting infrastructure systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage infrastructure for evaluation engineers and lead project planning.
• Support product trials and administration of bespoke evaluations infrastructure.
• Maintain a broad range of test facilities and conduct asset management.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Relevant certifications (e.g., 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 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, all whilst defining engineering guidelines and establishing effective ways of working.

Within 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 and to apply for this role, you will already have:

• Demonstrable experience of leading infrastructure teams, making strategic decisions, and taking responsibility of a range of different platforms and systems.
• Proven experience with the design and implementation of enterprise infrastructure.
• Significant depth and breadth of technical services and solutions, such as VMware vSphere, Microsoft Windows server administration, Linux system administration.
• Proven experience of maintaining infrastructure systems, equipment, networks, and services.

It would be beneficial if you also have one of the following (although these are not essential):

• Practical experience of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), e.g. Terraform, Ansible, Puppet.
• Certifications like CompTIA Network+ and Security+ (or equivalent experience/certification).
• Practical experience of scripting tools i.e. Python, PowerShell, Bash.
• Knowledge of RF Mast architecture and associated antenna and cabling distribution architecture.

Your Personal Skills

You will be someone who:

• Displays behaviors that promote a collaborative working environment which supports equality.
• Encourages the use of different communication methods, including digital resources, and highlights their benefits.
• Encourages teamwork within your team and across other groups.
• Collates, analyzes, and uses a range of relevant, credible information from internal and external sources to support decisions.
• Identifies risks and resolves issues efficiently.

Putting your skills to use

Using your diverse range of skills within the evaluations team, you will:

• Work with Infrastructure Engineers and Technicians to design, implement, and support existing server infrastructure.
• Lead the preparation and conduct of product trials on and off site.
• Lead the support strategy of products and solutions.
• Manage the administration of our bespoke evaluations infrastructure.
• Lead project planning and meetings, working with senior stakeholders to provide strategic direction for infrastructure systems.

With suitable training provided, you will also:

• Conduct asset management of lab equipment, identifying future equipment needs, purchasing new equipment, and arranging maintenance.
• Maintain and manage a broad range of test facilities including RF Screened Rooms, Compact Test ranges with technologies such as 5G, GNSS, WiFi 7, Bluetooth, and NB-IoT/LTE-M.

What we Offer

Here’s what we can offer you:

• A positive, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years’ service.
• 8 Bank Holiday days off in addition to your annual leave.
• 2.5 additional days leave (set dates through the year).
• Pension scheme - Alpha (competitive).
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu.
• Flexible or compressed hours.
• Paid parental and adoption leave and neonatal policy.
• Lots of training opportunities, from internal courses to degree programs.
• Mentoring and coaching opportunities.
• Free secure parking and car share parking.
• Inclusive affinity groups and support networks.
• Free onsite gym, open 24 hours.
• Bike to work scheme.
• Multi-faith Prayer room.
• Paid leave for charity work.
• Various social activities and on-site amenities, including café, restaurant, nursery (subject to availability).
• Relocation Loan available.*