Lead Infrastructure Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Lead Infrastructure Engineer who will tackle unique IT infrastructure challenges. The role requires significant experience in managing teams and implementing enterprise solutions while offering a collaborative, inclusive work environment and excellent benefits including flexible hours and extensive annual leave.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years

8 Bank Holidays plus additional days off

Flexible working hours

Training opportunities

Free secure parking

Onsite gym and café

Paid parental/adoption leave

Relocation loan

Multi-faith prayer room

Qualifications

• Experience leading infrastructure teams and making strategic decisions.
• Proven design and implementation of enterprise infrastructure.
• Significant technical expertise in VMware vSphere and Linux.

Responsibilities

• Manage the infrastructure for evaluation engineers.
• Design, implement, and support server infrastructure.
• Lead project planning and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Decision Making

Infrastructure Management

Collaboration

Tools

VMware vSphere

Microsoft Windows Server

Linux Administration

Terraform

Ansible

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:

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

Beneficial but not essential:

1. Practical experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Puppet.
2. Certifications like CompTIA Network+ and Security+ (or equivalent experience).
3. Scripting experience with Python, PowerShell, Bash.
4. Knowledge of RF Mast architecture and associated antenna and cabling distribution.

Your Personal Skills

• Promote a collaborative working environment supporting equality.
• Use diverse communication methods effectively.
• Encourage teamwork across groups.
• Analyze credible information to support decisions.
• Identify risks and resolve issues efficiently.

Using Your Skills

You will:

• Design, implement, and support server infrastructure with Infrastructure Engineers and Technicians.
• Lead product trials and support strategies.
• Manage administration of bespoke evaluations infrastructure.
• Lead project planning and stakeholder engagement to set strategic directions.

With 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, inclusive environment.
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years.
• 8 Bank Holidays plus 2.5 additional days off.
• Alpha pension scheme, competitive benefits.
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu.
• Flexible working hours.
• Paid parental/adoption leave, neonatal policy.
• Training opportunities, mentoring, coaching.
• Free secure parking, bike-to-work scheme.
• Multi-faith prayer room, onsite gym, café, nursery, relocation loan, and more.