Lead Infrastructure Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Lead Infrastructure Engineer to manage and enhance their infrastructure systems. This role involves collaboration with various teams to develop innovative solutions while leading infrastructure initiatives. The position offers flexible working hours, training opportunities, and a supportive environment along with a competitive salary package.

Benefits

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 or compressed hours

Training opportunities, mentoring, and coaching

Free secure parking and onsite gym

Qualifications

• Experience leading infrastructure teams and strategic decision-making.
• Significant technical knowledge of enterprise infrastructure design.
• Experience maintaining infrastructure systems, networks, and services.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support server infrastructure alongside technical teams.
• Lead product trials and infrastructure project planning.
• Manage lab equipment maintenance and asset management.

Skills

Leadership

Infrastructure Management

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Technical Certifications (CompTIA Network+, Security+)

Tools

VMware vSphere

Microsoft Windows Server

Linux

Terraform

Ansible

Python

PowerShell

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 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, innovative 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 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 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 maintaining infrastructure systems, equipment, networks, and services.

Beneficial but not essential:

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

Your Personal Skills

• Promote collaboration and support equality.
• Use diverse communication methods effectively.
• Encourage teamwork across groups.
• Analyze credible information to support decisions.
• Identify risks and resolve issues efficiently.

Using Your Skills

You will:

• Design, implement, and support server infrastructure with Infrastructure Engineers and Technicians.
• Lead product trials and support strategies.
• Manage evaluation infrastructure and lead project planning with senior stakeholders.

With training, you will also:

• Manage lab equipment, including asset management, maintenance, and procurement.
• Maintain test facilities including RF screened rooms and 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.
• 8 Bank Holidays plus 2.5 additional days off.
• Alpha pension scheme.
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu.
• Flexible or compressed hours.
• Paid parental and adoption leave, neonatal policy.
• Training opportunities, mentoring, and coaching.
• Free secure parking, bike scheme, onsite gym, and other amenities.