Lead Infrastructure Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Husborne Crawley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a passionate Lead Infrastructure Engineer to manage IT infrastructure solutions. You will engage in strategic team leadership, design enterprise infrastructure, and collaborate across departments to support security and innovation. The role offers flexible working options, substantial annual leave, and numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

8 Bank Holidays plus additional leave

Paid overtime

Flexible working hours

On-site gym and café

Qualifications

• Experience leading infrastructure teams and making strategic decisions.
• Expertise in VMware, Linux, and enterprise infrastructure design.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support server infrastructure.
• Manage bespoke evaluations infrastructure and lead product trials.
• Collaborate with Cyber Security teams and manage projects.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Decision Making

Technical Expertise

Collaboration

Risk Management

Tools

VMware vSphere

Linux

Python

PowerShell

Terraform

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.

It would be beneficial if you also have:

• Practical experience of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Puppet.
• Certifications such as CompTIA Network+ and Security+ (or equivalent experience/certification).
• Experience with scripting tools like Python, PowerShell, Bash.
• Knowledge of RF Mast architecture and associated antenna and cabling distribution architecture.

Your Personal Skills

You will be someone who:

• Promotes a collaborative working environment supporting equality.
• Encourages diverse communication methods, including digital resources, highlighting their benefits.
• Fosters teamwork within your team and across groups.
• Uses credible information 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 product trials on and off-site.
• Support the strategy of products and solutions.
• Manage our bespoke evaluations infrastructure.
• Lead project planning and work with senior stakeholders on strategic infrastructure direction.

With suitable training, you will also:

• Conduct asset management of lab equipment, including future needs and 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 environment, including:

• 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years’ service.
• 8 Bank Holidays plus 2.5 additional days off.
• Alpha Pension scheme.
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu.
• Flexible or compressed hours.
• Paid parental and adoption leave, neonatal policy.
• Training opportunities, mentoring, coaching.
• Free secure parking, bike-to-work scheme, multi-faith prayer room.
• On-site gym, café, nursery (subject to availability), and various social activities.

This role is currently active and accepting applications.