Lead Infrastructure Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Litchborough; On-site; GBP 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Lead Infrastructure Engineer where you'll manage vital infrastructure, collaborate on critical projects, and develop innovative solutions. Enjoy a friendly and inclusive work environment with flexible hours, competitive compensation, and numerous benefits. Bring your expertise in systems administration and infrastructure design to support exciting IT challenges.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Competitive pension scheme

Flexible hours

Paid parental leave

On-site gym (24/7)

Social activities

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience leading infrastructure teams.
• Proven experience in enterprise infrastructure design and implementation.
• Significant technical knowledge of various platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage infrastructure systems and collaborate with teams.
• Lead project planning and stakeholder engagement for infrastructure.
• Design and implement server infrastructure.

Skills

VMware vSphere

Microsoft Windows Server

Linux system administration

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Python scripting

PowerShell scripting

Bash scripting

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 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 of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Puppet.
• Certifications such as 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

• Promotes a collaborative working environment supporting equality.
• Encourages effective communication, including digital methods.
• Supports teamwork within your team and across groups.
• Uses credible information to support decisions.
• Identifies risks and resolves issues efficiently.

Putting your skills to use

• Designs, implements, and supports server infrastructure with Infrastructure Engineers and Technicians.
• Leads product trial preparations and support strategies.
• Manages administration of bespoke evaluations infrastructure.
• Leads project planning, stakeholder engagement, and strategic direction setting for infrastructure systems.

With suitable training, you will also:

• Conduct asset management of lab equipment, including future planning, purchasing, 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

• A positive, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years’ service.
• 8 Bank Holiday days off, plus 2½ additional days set throughout the year.
• Competitive pension scheme (Alpha).
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu.
• Flexible or compressed hours.
• Paid parental and adoption leave, neonatal policy.
• Extensive training and development opportunities.
• Mentoring and coaching programs.
• Free secure parking, car share parking.
• Inclusive affinity groups and support networks.
• On-site gym (24/7), bike-to-work scheme, multi-faith prayer room.
• Paid charity leave, social activities, on-site café, nursery (subject to availability), and relocation loan.*