Lead Infrastructure Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company seeks a 'Lead Infrastructure Engineer' to tackle unique IT challenges and infrastructure needs, managing teams and systems. Candidates should possess strong experience with VMware and Linux, excel in collaboration, and demonstrate effective communication skills. The role offers a range of employee benefits including flexible hours, extensive training, and a positive work environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years.

8 Bank Holidays plus 2.5 additional days off.

Paid overtime or time off in lieu.

Flexible or compressed hours.

Extensive training opportunities.

Mentoring and coaching.

Free secure parking, bike-to-work scheme.

Onsite gym, nursery, café, and more.

Qualifications

• Experience leading infrastructure teams and strategic decision-making.
• Proven implementation of enterprise infrastructure.
• Technical expertise in VMware, Windows, Linux.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support server infrastructure.
• Lead product trials and manage bespoke evaluations infrastructure.
• Conduct asset management and maintain test facilities.

Skills

Leadership

Decision Making

Collaboration

Communication

Risk Analysis

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 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 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 technical expertise in services such as VMware vSphere, Microsoft Windows Server administration, Linux system administration.
• Experience in maintaining infrastructure systems, equipment, networks, and services.

It would be beneficial if you also have (although these are not essential):

• Practical experience of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Puppet.
• Certifications like CompTIA Network+ and Security+ (or equivalent experience/certification).
• Practical scripting experience in Python, PowerShell, Bash.
• Knowledge of RF Mast architecture and associated antenna and cabling distribution architecture.

Your Personal Skills

• Behaviours that promote a collaborative working environment supporting equality.
• Effective communication methods, including digital resources.
• Encourages teamwork within your team and across other groups.
• Analyzes credible information from internal and external sources to support decisions.
• Identifies risks and resolves issues efficiently.

Putting your skills to use

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

With suitable training, you will also:

• Conduct asset management of lab equipment, planning future needs and maintenance.
• Maintain and manage 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 and adoption leave, neonatal policy.
• Extensive training opportunities.
• Mentoring and coaching.
• Free secure parking, bike-to-work scheme.
• Multi-faith prayer room.
• Charity leave, onsite gym, nursery, café, and more.