Lead Infrastructure Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company based in Higham Ferrers is seeking a Lead Infrastructure Engineer to manage and support infrastructure for evaluation engineers. This full-time role involves leading teams and providing innovative infrastructure solutions, with flexible working hours and a strong emphasis on collaboration and inclusion.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years

8 Bank Holidays plus 2.5 additional days off

Paid overtime or time off in lieu

Flexible or compressed working hours

Extensive training opportunities

Onsite gym, 24/7 access

Bike to work scheme

Free secure parking

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of leading infrastructure teams.
• Proven experience design and implemented enterprise infrastructure.
• Significant technical expertise in VMware, Windows, and Linux administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage infrastructure required for evaluation engineers.
• Design and support server infrastructure with the team.
• Lead project planning and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Infrastructure Design

System Administration

Network Management

Collaboration

Education

Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Network+ and Security+)

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Puppet

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. 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 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.

It would be beneficial if you also have (though not essential):

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.

Your Personal Skills

You will be someone who:

• Displays behaviors that promote a collaborative and inclusive working environment.
• Encourages diverse communication methods, including digital resources, highlighting their benefits.
• Fosters teamwork within your team and across departments.
• Uses 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 and manage our bespoke evaluations infrastructure.
• Lead project planning and stakeholder engagement for infrastructure strategies.

With suitable training, you will also:

• Conduct asset management of lab equipment, including procurement and maintenance.
• 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.
• 8 Bank Holidays plus 2.5 additional days off.
• Alpha Pension scheme.
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu.
• Flexible or compressed working hours.
• Paid parental, adoption, and neonatal leave.
• Extensive training opportunities.
• Mentoring and coaching programs.
• Free secure parking and car share options.
• Affinity groups and an inclusive environment.
• Onsite gym, 24/7 access.
• Bike to work scheme, multi-faith prayer room, charity leave, social activities, onsite café, nursery (subject to availability), and relocation loan.