Lead Infrastructure Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Lead Infrastructure Engineer to manage and develop critical infrastructure solutions. In this full-time role, you will engage with multiple teams to deliver high-quality IT infrastructure while driving collaboration and innovation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience leading infrastructure teams and technical expertise in areas such as VMware and Linux. Your contribution will be vital in supporting the company's strategic objectives and enhancing infrastructure capabilities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years

8 Bank Holidays plus additional days off

Paid parental and neonatal leave

Training opportunities, mentoring, and coaching

Onsite gym

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of leading infrastructure teams and managing various platforms.
• Proven experience with enterprise infrastructure design and implementation.
• Significant expertise in technical services like VMware and Linux system administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage server infrastructure alongside Infrastructure Engineers and Technicians.
• Lead project planning and stakeholder engagement for infrastructure directions.
• Support strategy of products and solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Education

Relevant IT Certifications

Tools

VMware vSphere

Linux

Microsoft Windows Server

Terraform

Ansible

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:

1. Demonstrable experience of leading infrastructure teams, making strategic decisions, and managing various platforms and systems.
2. Proven experience with the design and implementation of enterprise infrastructure.
3. Significant expertise in technical services such as VMware vSphere, Microsoft Windows Server administration, Linux system administration.
4. Experience in maintaining infrastructure systems, equipment, networks, and services.

It would be beneficial if you also have:

1. Practical experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Puppet.
2. Certifications such as CompTIA Network+ and Security+ (or equivalent experience/certification).
3. Practical scripting experience with Python, PowerShell, Bash.
4. 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, including digital resources.
• Encourage teamwork within and across groups.
• Analyze and utilize 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 the preparation and conduct of product trials on and off-site.
• Support strategy of products and solutions.
• Manage administration of evaluations infrastructure.
• Lead project planning and stakeholder engagement for strategic infrastructure direction.

With suitable training, you will also:

• Manage lab equipment assets, identify future needs, and coordinate 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.
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu.
• Flexible or compressed hours.
• Paid parental, adoption, and neonatal leave.
• Training opportunities, mentoring, and coaching.
• Secure parking, bike-to-work scheme, multi-faith prayer room, onsite gym, and more.