Lead Infrastructure Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Lead Infrastructure Engineer to tackle exciting challenges within IT infrastructure. The role involves management and collaboration in various projects targeting security and system integrity. Ideal candidates will have proven technical expertise alongside leadership capabilities, enhancing infrastructure strategies while maintaining an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years

8 Bank Holiday days off

Flexible working hours

Pension scheme

Training opportunities

Onsite gym

Social activities

Qualifications

• Experience leading infrastructure teams and making strategic decisions.
• Retailed knowledge in infrastructure solutions and maintenance.
• Skills in implementing enterprise infrastructure and systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead infrastructure project planning and management.
• Support product trials and development strategies.
• Collaborate with Cyber Security and ensure optimal infrastructure.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Decision Making

Infrastructure Design

Linux System Administration

VMware vSphere

Communication

Risk Analysis

Education

Relevant IT Certifications

CompTIA Network+ and Security+ (or equivalent)

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 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 depth and breadth of technical services and solutions, such as VMware vSphere, Microsoft Windows server administration, Linux system administration.
• Proven experience of 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 such as CompTIA Network+ and Security+ (or equivalent experience/certification).
• Practical experience of scripting tools like Python, PowerShell, Bash.
• Knowledge of RF Mast architecture and associated antenna and cabling distribution architecture.

Your Personal Skills

You will be someone who:

• Displays behaviors that promote a collaborative working environment supporting equality.
• Encourages the use of different communication methods, including digital resources, highlighting their benefits.
• Encourages teamwork within your team and across other groups.
• Analyzes and uses relevant, credible information to support decisions.
• Identifies risks and resolves issues efficiently.

Putting your skills to use

Within the evaluations team, you will:

• Work with Infrastructure Engineers and Technicians to design, implement, and support server infrastructure.
• Lead the preparation and conduct of product trials on and off site.
• Support strategies for products and solutions.
• Manage the administration of our bespoke evaluations infrastructure.
• Lead project planning and work with senior stakeholders to set strategic directions for infrastructure systems.

With suitable training, you will also:

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

What we Offer

We offer a positive, collaborative, and inclusive work environment, including:

• 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years’ service.
• 8 Bank Holiday days off.
• Additional leave days, pension scheme, paid overtime or time off in lieu, flexible hours, paid parental and adoption leave, and neonatal policies.
• Extensive training opportunities, mentoring, coaching, free secure parking, affinity groups, onsite gym, bike scheme, multi-faith prayer room, charity leave, social activities, onsite café, nursery (subject to availability), and relocation loan.