Lead Infrastructure Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Lavendon; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Lead Infrastructure Engineer to address complex IT infrastructure challenges. This full-time position involves managing and supporting essential infrastructure systems, collaborating with various departments, and contributing to innovative solutions within a flexible working environment. Ideal candidates will possess proven infrastructure leadership experience and technical expertise in diverse platforms.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years

8 Bank Holidays plus additional days off

Alpha pension scheme

Paid overtime or time off in lieu

Flexible hours and work-life balance

Paid parental and adoption leave

Extensive training opportunities

Free secure parking and bike-to-work scheme

Onsite gym and nursery

Qualifications

• Experience leading infrastructure teams and managing multiple platforms.
• Proven track record with enterprise infrastructure design and implementation.
• Significant technical knowledge of various infrastructure services.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support server infrastructure.
• Lead product trials and infrastructure project planning.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams and manage infrastructure assets.

Skills

Leadership

Designing infrastructure

Developing infrastructure solutions

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Tools

VMware vSphere

Microsoft Windows Server

Linux system administration

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

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 will 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, 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 a range of platforms and systems.
• Proven experience with the design and implementation of enterprise infrastructure.
• Significant technical knowledge of services and solutions 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 like CompTIA Network+ and Security+ (or equivalent experience).
• Practical scripting experience with 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.
• Fosters teamwork within your team and across groups.
• Uses credible information from various 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.
• Lead product trials and support strategies.
• Manage our bespoke evaluations infrastructure.
• Lead project planning and stakeholder engagement for infrastructure systems.

With training, you will also:

• Manage lab assets, equipment needs, and maintenance schedules.
• Maintain test facilities including RF screened rooms, 5G, GNSS, WiFi 7, Bluetooth, NB-IoT/LTE-M technologies.

What We Offer

Our benefits include:

• 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.
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu.
• Flexible hours and work-life balance support.
• Paid parental and adoption leave, neonatal policy.
• Extensive training opportunities.
• Mentoring and coaching.
• Free secure parking, bike-to-work scheme, multi-faith prayer room, onsite gym, onsite nursery, and more.