Lead Infrastructure Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Lead Infrastructure Engineer to manage and innovate IT solutions. You'll work in a collaborative environment, leading teams and developing strategies for complex infrastructure projects that ensure operational excellence and security. Benefits include flexible working, substantial annual leave, and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years

8 Bank Holiday days off

Paid overtime or time off in lieu

Flexible or compressed hours

Onsite gym

Extensive training opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of leading infrastructure teams.
• Proven experience in enterprise infrastructure design.
• Experience maintaining infrastructure systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support server infrastructure.
• Lead product trials onsite and offsite.
• Manage administration of bespoke evaluations infrastructure.

Skills

Leadership

Infrastructure Design

VMware vSphere

Microsoft Windows Server

Linux System Administration

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Python

PowerShell

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, 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:

• 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, Linux system administration.
• Experience in maintaining infrastructure systems, equipment, networks, and services.

It would be beneficial if you also have (although not essential):

• Practical experience of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Puppet.
• Certifications such as CompTIA Network+ and Security+ (or equivalent experience).
• Practical scripting experience with Python, PowerShell, Bash.
• 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 credible information to support decisions.
• Identify risks and resolve issues efficiently.

Using Your Skills

• Design, implement, and support server infrastructure with Infrastructure Engineers and Technicians.
• Lead product trials onsite and offsite.
• Support strategies for products and solutions.
• Manage administration of bespoke evaluations infrastructure.
• Lead project planning and stakeholder engagement for strategic infrastructure direction.

Additional Responsibilities (with training provided)

• Conduct asset management of lab equipment, including procurement 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’ service.
• 8 Bank Holiday days off, plus 2.5 additional days set through the year.
• 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 opportunities, mentoring, coaching.
• Free secure parking, bike scheme, multi-faith prayer room.
• Onsite gym, café, nursery (subject to availability), and other employee benefits.