Lead Infrastructure Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading technology firm seeks a Lead Infrastructure Engineer to tackle challenging IT infrastructure projects in a collaborative environment. You will be responsible for managing infrastructure teams and implementing enterprise solutions, all while promoting a diverse working environment. Enjoy a competitive salary, extensive leave, and various perks that support a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years

Paid overtime or time off in lieu

Flexible hours and paid parental leave

Extensive training and mentoring

Onsite gym and secure parking

Qualifications

• Experience leading infrastructure teams and making strategic decisions.
• Proficient with enterprise infrastructure design and implementation.
• Knowledgeable in services like VMware vSphere and Microsoft Windows.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement server infrastructure with Infrastructure Engineers.
• Lead project planning and support infrastructure evaluation.
• Conduct asset management and future equipment needs assessment.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Risk Management

Communication

Education

Relevant Certifications (e.g., CompTIA Network+, Security+)

Tools

VMware vSphere

Ansible

Terraform

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 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 knowledge of services such as VMware vSphere, Microsoft Windows server administration, Linux system administration.
• Experience in maintaining infrastructure systems, equipment, networks, and services.

It would be beneficial if you also have (though 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 scripting experience with Python, PowerShell, Bash.
• 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.
• Supports teamwork within your team and across groups.
• Uses credible information to support decisions.
• Identifies risks and resolves issues efficiently.

Putting your skills to use

• Design, implement, and support server infrastructure with Infrastructure Engineers and Technicians.
• Lead product trials, support strategies, and manage evaluation infrastructure.
• Lead project planning, meetings, and work with senior stakeholders for strategic direction.
• Conduct asset management, including future equipment needs and maintenance.
• Maintain test facilities with technologies like 5G, GNSS, WiFi 7, Bluetooth, NB-IoT/LTE-M.

What we Offer

• A positive, collaborative, inclusive work environment.
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years.
• 8 Bank Holidays plus 2.5 additional days off.
• Alpha Pension scheme, competitive.
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu.
• Flexible hours, paid parental and adoption leave, neonatal policy.
• Extensive training, mentoring, coaching opportunities.
• Free secure parking, car share parking, onsite gym, bike scheme, multi-faith prayer room.
• Charity leave, social activities, onsite café, nursery (subject to availability), relocation loan.*