Lead Infrastructure Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Lead Infrastructure Engineer to tackle exciting IT challenges and enhance infrastructure solutions. This full-time role offers competitive pay and a collaborative workplace, where you will manage complex systems and lead a dedicated team while promoting equality and teamwork.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

8 Bank Holidays plus additional days off

Alpha Pension scheme

Paid overtime or time off in lieu

Flexible hours and parental leave

Training opportunities and mentoring

Onsite parking and gym

Charity leave and social activities

Qualifications

• Experience in leading infrastructure teams and managing platforms.
• Proven design and implementation of enterprise-level infrastructure.
• Technical expertise in infrastructure services.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support server infrastructure.
• Manage bespoke evaluations infrastructure administration.
• Lead project planning and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Decision Making

Communication

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Relevant Technical Certifications

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 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 a range of 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. Experience with scripting tools like Python, PowerShell, Bash.
4. 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 within your team and across groups.
• Uses credible information to support decisions.
• Identifies risks and resolves issues efficiently.

Putting your skills to use

You will:

• Design, implement, and support server infrastructure with Infrastructure Engineers and Technicians.
• Lead product trial preparations and support strategies.
• Manage administration of bespoke evaluations infrastructure.
• Lead project planning and stakeholder engagement for infrastructure systems.

With training, you will also:

• Conduct asset management, including equipment 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

We offer a positive, collaborative, and inclusive work environment with benefits including:

• 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 hours, parental leave, and neonatal policy.
• Training opportunities, mentoring, and coaching.
• Onsite parking, gym, bike scheme, multi-faith prayer room.
• Charity leave, social activities, onsite café, nursery, and relocation loan.