Lead Infrastructure Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Lead Infrastructure Engineer who will manage critical infrastructure systems to support evaluation engineers. This full-time role involves collaborating with various departments to create secure, innovative infrastructure solutions. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in leading infrastructure teams and expertise with technologies such as VMware and Linux. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years

8 Bank Holidays plus 2.5 additional days off

Alpha pension scheme and competitive benefits

Paid overtime or time off in lieu

Flexible or compressed hours

Extensive training and development opportunities

Mentoring and coaching programs

Free secure parking and bike-to-work scheme

Onsite gym and multi-faith prayer room

Onsite nursery

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience leading infrastructure teams and managing platforms.
• Proven experience in enterprise infrastructure design and implementation.
• Significant technical expertise in services like VMware and Windows.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support server infrastructure.
• Lead product trials and strategic direction for infrastructure systems.
• Manage bespoke evaluations infrastructure.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Analytical Skills

Tools

VMware vSphere

Microsoft Windows Server

Linux

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. Within 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 expertise in 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 skills include:

• Practical experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Ansible, Puppet.
• Certifications such as CompTIA Network+ and Security+ (or equivalent experience).
• 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 effectively.
• Encourage teamwork across departments.
• Analyze credible information to support decisions.
• Identify risks and resolve issues efficiently.

Putting your skills to use

• Design, implement, and support server infrastructure with Infrastructure Engineers and Technicians.
• Lead product trials and support strategies.
• Manage our bespoke evaluations infrastructure.
• Lead project planning, stakeholder engagement, and strategic direction for infrastructure systems.

With suitable training, you'll also:

• Conduct asset management, including equipment needs and maintenance.
• Maintain test facilities including RF Screened Rooms, 5G, GNSS, WiFi 7, Bluetooth, 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.
• 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, neonatal policy.
• Extensive training and development opportunities.
• Mentoring and coaching programs.
• Free secure parking, bike-to-work scheme, onsite gym, multi-faith prayer room, onsite nursery, and more.