Lead Infrastructure Engineer

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

Job summary

ZipRecruiter is seeking a Lead Infrastructure Engineer to manage IT infrastructure and collaborate with teams on complex projects. The ideal candidate will lead infrastructure solutions and support security initiatives while fostering a collaborative working environment. They will also have the opportunity to further develop their skills in a dynamic and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years

Paid overtime or time off in lieu

Flexible or compressed hours

Extensive training opportunities

Free onsite gym and secure parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing infrastructure teams.
• Significant experience with enterprise infrastructure design.
• Demonstrable experience in maintaining infrastructure systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage infrastructure requirements for evaluation engineers.
• Lead product trials and support strategy.
• Conduct asset management and maintain test facilities.

Skills

Team Leadership

Strategic Decision Making

VMware vSphere

Microsoft Windows Server Administration

Linux System Administration

Education

Certifications in CompTIA Network+ and Security+

Tools

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:

• Demonstrable experience of leading infrastructure teams, making strategic decisions, and taking responsibility for a range of different platforms and systems.
• Proven experience with the design and implementation of enterprise infrastructure.
• Significant depth and breadth of technical services and solutions, such as VMware vSphere, Microsoft Windows server administration, Linux system administration.
• Proven experience of maintaining infrastructure systems, equipment, networks, and services.

It would be beneficial if you also have:

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

Your Personal Skills

You will be someone who:

• Displays behaviors that promote a collaborative working environment supporting equality.
• Encourages the use of different communication methods, including digital resources.
• Encourages teamwork within your team and across other groups.
• Analyzes and uses relevant information from internal and external sources to support decisions.
• Identifies risks and resolves issues efficiently.

Putting Your Skills to Use

Within the evaluations team, you will:

• Work with Infrastructure Engineers and Technicians to design, implement, and support server infrastructure.
• Lead the preparation and conduct of product trials.
• Lead the support strategy of products and solutions.
• Manage the administration of our bespoke evaluations infrastructure.
• Lead project planning and work with senior stakeholders to provide strategic direction.

With suitable training, you will also:

• Conduct asset management of lab equipment, identify future needs, and arrange maintenance.
• Maintain and manage test facilities including RF Screened Rooms, 5G, GNSS, WiFi 7, Bluetooth, and NB-IoT/LTE-M technologies.

What We Offer

We offer a positive, collaborative, and inclusive work environment with:

• 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years.
• 8 Bank Holiday days off, plus 2.5 additional days leave.
• Competitive 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 and car share options.
• Inclusive affinity groups.
• Free onsite gym, bike scheme, multi-faith prayer room.
• Charity leave, social activities, onsite café, nursery, and relocation loan.