Lead Infrastructure Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Lead Infrastructure Engineer to manage and support complex infrastructure challenges in a dynamic environment. The role involves collaboration with various teams, design and implementation of secure infrastructures, and the opportunity to enhance technical skills. The position offers flexibility in working hours and numerous benefits, including generous leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, increasing 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

Training opportunities

Onsite gym

Inclusive affinity groups

Paid charity leave

Qualifications

• Experience leading infrastructure teams and strategic decision-making.
• Knowledge of maintaining infrastructure systems and services.
• Experience with coding and infrastructure as code tools is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage infrastructure for evaluation engineers.
• Lead product trials and project planning.
• Support and maintain test facilities and infrastructure.

Skills

Leadership

Infrastructure Management

Collaboration

Technical Problem Solving

Education

Proven experience in enterprise infrastructure design

Tools

VMware vSphere

Microsoft Windows Server

Linux System Administration

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 should have:

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

Beneficial but not essential:

1. Practical experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Ansible, Puppet.
2. Certifications such as CompTIA Network+ and Security+ (or equivalent experience).
3. Proficiency with scripting tools like Python, PowerShell, Bash.
4. Knowledge of RF Mast architecture and associated antenna and cabling distribution architecture.

Your Personal Skills

You should be someone who:

• Promotes a collaborative working environment supporting equality.
• Encourages diverse communication methods, including digital resources.
• Fosters teamwork across groups.
• Uses credible information to support decisions.
• Identifies risks and resolves issues efficiently.

Using Your Skills

You will:

• Design, implement, and support server infrastructure with Infrastructure Engineers and Technicians.
• Lead product trials on and off-site.
• Support and manage evaluation infrastructure.
• Lead project planning and stakeholder engagement for infrastructure strategies.

With training, you will also:

• Manage lab assets, plan for future equipment, and oversee maintenance schedules.
• Maintain 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, increasing to 30 after 5 years.
• 8 Bank Holidays plus 2.5 additional days off.
• Alpha pension scheme, competitive.
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu.
• Flexible or compressed hours.
• Paid parental and adoption leave, neonatal policy.
• Training opportunities, mentoring, coaching.
• Free secure parking, car share parking.
• Inclusive affinity groups, onsite gym, bike scheme, prayer room.
• Paid charity leave, onsite café, nursery (subject to availability), relocation loan.