Lead Infrastructure Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks a Lead Infrastructure Engineer in Willington. This role offers a dynamic environment tackling IT infrastructure challenges, collaborating with various departmental experts while promoting an inclusive culture. The position ensures comprehensive support for critical infrastructure systems and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Alpha Pension scheme

Paid overtime or time off in lieu

Flexible or compressed hours

On-site gym

Charity leave

Qualifications

• Experience in leading infrastructure teams and managing platforms.
• Proven design and implementation of enterprise infrastructure.
• Significant experience maintaining infrastructure systems and services.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Tools

VMware vSphere

Microsoft Windows

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. In 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 should 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 experience with technical 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).
• Experience with scripting tools like Python, PowerShell, Bash.
• Knowledge of RF Mast architecture and related antenna and cabling distribution architecture.

Your Personal Skills

• Promote a collaborative working environment supporting equality.
• Encourage diverse communication methods, including digital resources.
• Foster teamwork within your team and across groups.
• 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 evaluations infrastructure and lead project planning with senior stakeholders.
• Conduct asset management, including equipment needs, purchases, and maintenance.
• Maintain test facilities including RF Screened Rooms, 5G, GNSS, WiFi 7, Bluetooth, and NB-IoT/LTE-M technologies.

What we Offer

• A positive, 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.
• Extensive training opportunities.
• Mentoring and coaching programs.
• Free secure parking and car share parking.
• Inclusive affinity groups and support networks.
• On-site gym, 24/7 access.
• Bike to work scheme.
• Multi-faith Prayer room.
• Charity leave, social activities, on-site café, nursery, and relocation loan.*