Lead Infrastructure Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Eydon; On-site; GBP 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a dynamic Lead Infrastructure Engineer to tackle unique IT challenges and manage critical infrastructure needs. You will collaborate with teams to design, implement, and support enterprise solutions within a nurturing work environment that promotes inclusiveness and growth. With extensive offerings in training, benefits, and a positive corporate culture, this role represents a significant opportunity for professional development and leadership in infrastructure engineering.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years

8 Bank Holidays plus additional days

Alpha Pension scheme

Paid overtime or time off in lieu

Flexible or compressed hours

Extensive training and development opportunities

Free secure parking and car share options

24/7 onsite gym

Charity leave and social activities

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of leading infrastructure teams.
• Proven experience with enterprise infrastructure design.
• Experience maintaining infrastructure systems and services.

Responsibilities

• Manage facilities and infrastructure for evaluation engineers.
• Collaborate to develop infrastructure solutions supporting security.
• Lead project planning and strategic direction.

Skills

Leadership

Infrastructure Design

Strategic Decision Making

Collaboration

Technical Analysis

Tools

VMware vSphere

Microsoft Windows Server

Linux Administration

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. 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 depth and breadth of technical services and solutions, such as VMware vSphere, Microsoft Windows server administration, Linux system administration.
4. Proven experience of 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 like CompTIA Network+ and Security+ (or equivalent experience/certification).
3. Practical experience with scripting tools like 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.
• Encourage diverse communication methods, including digital resources.
• Foster teamwork within your team and across groups.
• Analyze and utilize credible information from various sources to support decisions.
• Identify risks and resolve issues efficiently.

Using Your Skills

Within the evaluations team, you will:

• Design, implement, and support server infrastructure with Infrastructure Engineers and Technicians.
• Lead product trial preparations and conduct on and off-site.
• Support strategy of products and solutions.
• Manage evaluation infrastructure administration.
• Lead project planning and work with senior stakeholders for strategic direction.

With suitable training, you will also:

• Conduct asset management of lab equipment, including future needs, purchasing, and maintenance.
• Maintain 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, rising to 30 after 5 years.
• 8 Bank Holiday days off, plus 2.5 additional days set through the year.
• Alpha Pension scheme.
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu.
• Flexible or compressed hours.
• Paid parental and adoption leave, neonatal policy.
• Extensive training and development opportunities.
• Mentoring and coaching programs.
• Free secure parking and car share options.
• Affinity groups supporting diverse communities.
• 24/7 onsite gym, bike-to-work scheme, multi-faith prayer room.
• Charity leave, social activities, onsite café, nursery, and relocation loan.