Lead Infrastructure Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Lead Infrastructure Engineer to manage critical infrastructure systems and collaborate with various teams. This full-time position offers a competitive salary with potential additional allowances and includes a flexible working environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing enterprise infrastructure and leadership skills in a collaborative setting.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

8 Bank Holidays

Paid overtime or time off in lieu

Flexible or compressed hours

Extensive training opportunities

Free onsite gym

Paid charity leave

Social activities

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of leading infrastructure teams.
• Proven experience with design and implementation of enterprise infrastructure.
• Deep technical knowledge of VMware, Windows, Linux.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support infrastructure required for evaluation tests.
• Collaborate with Cyber Security specialists.
• Design and implement server infrastructure.

Skills

Leadership

Infrastructure Management

Collaboration

Communication

Risk Analysis

Tools

VMware vSphere

Microsoft Windows Server

Linux

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:

• 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.
• Deep technical knowledge of 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 (though not essential):

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

Your Personal Skills

• Promote a collaborative working environment supporting equality.
• Use diverse communication methods, including digital resources, to support team effectiveness.
• Encourage teamwork within your team and across departments.
• Analyze credible information to support decision-making.
• Identify risks and resolve issues efficiently.

Putting your skills to use

• Design, implement, and support server infrastructure with Infrastructure Engineers and Technicians.
• Lead the preparation and conduct of product trials both on and off-site.
• Develop support strategies for products and solutions.
• Manage administration of bespoke evaluations infrastructure.
• Lead project planning and stakeholder engagement for infrastructure systems.

With suitable training, you will also:

• Conduct asset management of lab equipment, identify future needs, and coordinate purchasing and maintenance.
• Maintain test facilities including RF Screened Rooms, 5G, GNSS, WiFi 7, Bluetooth, and NB-IoT/LTE-M technologies.

What We Offer

• A positive, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years’ service.
• 8 Bank Holidays plus 2.5 additional days off.
• Alpha Pension scheme, competitive.
• 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, car share parking.
• Inclusive affinity groups.
• 24/7 onsite gym, bike-to-work scheme, multi-faith prayer room.
• Paid charity leave, social activities, onsite café, nursery, and relocation loan.