Lead Infrastructure Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading technology company in Harpole seeks a Lead Infrastructure Engineer to tackle unique IT infrastructure challenges. The successful candidate will manage systems and collaborate on designing innovative solutions, while supporting team leadership and driving strategic decisions. This full-time position offers flexible hours, a competitive salary, and excellent workplace benefits in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years

8 Bank Holidays plus 2.5 additional days

Paid parental and adoption leave

Extensive training opportunities

Free secure parking

On-site gym, café, and restaurant

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design and support server infrastructure with Infrastructure Engineers.
• Lead product trials and support strategy for products.
• Manage evaluation infrastructure and project planning with stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic decision-making

Team leadership

Communication

Risk analysis

Collaboration

Education

Relevant certifications (CompTIA Network+, Security+)

Tools

VMware vSphere

Microsoft Windows Server

Linux

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

Beneficial but not essential:

• Practical experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Puppet.
• Certifications such as CompTIA Network+ and Security+ (or equivalent experience/certification).
• Practical scripting experience in 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.
• Uses diverse communication methods, including digital resources.
• Encourages teamwork within and across groups.
• Analyzes 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 and support strategy of products and solutions.
• Manage evaluation infrastructure and lead project planning with senior stakeholders.

With suitable training, you will also:

• Conduct asset management, including equipment needs, purchasing, and maintenance.
• Maintain test facilities like RF Screened Rooms, 5G, GNSS, WiFi 7, Bluetooth, NB-IoT/LTE-M.

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 off during 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, and coaching.
• Free secure parking, bike to work scheme, multi-faith prayer room.
• On-site gym, café, restaurant, nursery (subject to availability), relocation loan.