Lead Infrastructure Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Lead Infrastructure Engineer to tackle unique IT infrastructure challenges. This full-time role involves managing infrastructure and collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions. You'll utilize your extensive experience in enterprise systems and leadership to shape future product development strategies. Flexible work arrangements are available, along with a favorable benefits package including generous leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years

8 Bank Holidays

Pension scheme (Alpha)

Paid overtime or time off in lieu

Flexible or compressed hours

Extensive training opportunities

Free onsite gym, 24/7 access

Paid parental and adoption leave

Free secure parking

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience leading infrastructure teams.
• Proven experience designing enterprise infrastructure.
• Significant knowledge of technical services and solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage facilities and infrastructure for validation tests.
• Collaborate with Cyber Security and Digital Forensics teams.
• Lead project planning and conduct product trials.

Skills

VMware vSphere

Microsoft Windows server administration

Linux system administration

Infrastructure as Code

Scripting tools (Python, PowerShell, Bash)

Leadership

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 taking responsibility for 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 (although these are not essential):

• Practical experience of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), i.e., Terraform, Ansible, Puppet.
• CompTIA Network+ and Security+ certified (or equivalent demonstrable experience/certification).
• Practical experience of scripting tools, e.g., 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 supporting equality.
• Encourages the use of different communication methods, including digital resources, and highlights their benefits.
• Encourages teamwork within your team and across other groups.
• Analyzes and uses 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 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.

And with suitable training provided, you will:

• Conduct asset management of lab equipment, identifying future needs, purchasing, and maintenance.
• Maintain and manage 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

Now that we’ve explained what you will be doing, here’s what we can offer:

• 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 ½ 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.
• Extensive training opportunities.
• Mentoring and coaching opportunities.
• Free secure parking and car share parking.
• Inclusive affinity groups and support networks.
• Free onsite gym, 24/7 access.
• Bike to work scheme.
• Multi-faith Prayer room.
• Paid leave for charity work.
• Sports & Social Society activities.
• On-site café, restaurant, nursery (subject to availability), and relocation loan.