Lead Infrastructure Engineer

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

Job summary

ZipRecruiter is seeking a Lead Infrastructure Engineer to oversee IT infrastructure and collaborate on innovative solutions in a dynamic environment. The successful candidate will manage a team and engage across departments to ensure the operational effectiveness of systems while fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years

8 Bank Holidays

Flexible or compressed working hours

Paid overtime or time off in lieu

Extensive training opportunities

Mentoring and coaching programs

Onsite gym

Paid charity leave

Qualifications

• Experience leading infrastructure teams and managing platforms.
• Proven experience with enterprise infrastructure design and implementation.
• Significant technical knowledge of various services and systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement server infrastructure with the team.
• Lead product trials and manage bespoke evaluations infrastructure.
• Administer project planning and stakeholder meetings.

Skills

Leading infrastructure teams

Strategic decision making

Linux system administration

Microsoft Windows server administration

VMware vSphere

Education

Certifications such as CompTIA Network+ and Security+

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 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. 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:

1. Demonstrable experience of leading infrastructure teams, making strategic decisions, and managing various platforms and systems.
2. Proven experience with the design and implementation of enterprise infrastructure.
3. Significant technical knowledge of services such as VMware vSphere, Microsoft Windows server administration, Linux system administration.
4. Experience in maintaining infrastructure systems, equipment, networks, and services.

It would be beneficial if you also have:

1. Practical experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Ansible, Puppet.
2. Certifications such as CompTIA Network+ and Security+ (or equivalent experience/certification).
3. Practical scripting experience with Python, PowerShell, Bash.
4. 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 various communication methods, including digital resources, highlighting their benefits.
• Fosters 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

Within the evaluations team, you will:

• Design, implement, and support server infrastructure with Infrastructure Engineers and Technicians.
• Lead the preparation and conduct of product trials on and off-site.
• Support the strategy for products and solutions.
• Manage administration of our bespoke evaluations infrastructure.
• Lead project planning and meetings, working with senior stakeholders to set strategic direction.

With suitable training, you will also:

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

• 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years’ service.
• 8 Bank Holiday days off.
• Additional leave days set throughout the year.
• Alpha Pension scheme.
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu.
• Flexible or compressed hours.
• Paid parental and adoption leave, neonatal policy.
• Extensive training opportunities.
• Mentoring and coaching programs.
• Free secure parking and car share options.
• Inclusive affinity groups.
• Onsite gym, bike to work scheme, multi-faith prayer room.
• Paid charity leave, social activities, onsite café, nursery, and relocation loan.