Lead Infrastructure Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Lead Infrastructure Engineer to drive IT infrastructure initiatives and strategic direction. This full-time role, based in Ivinghoe, offers competitive pay, flexible hours, and a collaborative work environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in leading teams and implementing enterprise-level infrastructure solutions, alongside skills in managing technical environments and fostering teamwork.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years

8 Bank Holidays plus extra days off

Competitive benefits including an Alpha pension scheme

Flexible or compressed hours

Extensive training and development opportunities

Onsite gym and free parking

Qualifications

• Experience leading infrastructure teams and making strategic decisions.
• Proven design and implementation of enterprise infrastructure.
• Technical knowledge of maintaining infrastructure systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage facilities and infrastructure for validation tests.
• Collaborate to develop high-quality infrastructure solutions.
• Lead project planning and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

VMware vSphere

Microsoft Windows server administration

Linux system administration

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. In our dynamic, inclusive, and innovative environment, you'll 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, while 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 knowledge of 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) tools like 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, antennas, and cabling.

Your Personal Skills

• Promote a collaborative working environment supporting equality.
• Utilize various communication methods, including digital resources.
• Encourage teamwork within your team and across departments.
• Analyze credible information to support decisions.
• Identify risks and resolve issues efficiently.

Using Your Skills

• 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, stakeholder engagement, and strategic direction setting.

With suitable training, you will also conduct asset management, maintain test facilities including RF and 5G technologies.

What We Offer

• A positive, inclusive work 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 or compressed hours, paid parental and adoption leave.
• Extensive training and development opportunities.
• Mentoring, coaching, free parking, affinity groups, onsite gym, bike scheme, prayer room, charity leave, social activities, onsite café, nursery, and relocation support.