Lead Infrastructure Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in the IT infrastructure sector is seeking a Lead Infrastructure Engineer. This full-time role involves overseeing infrastructure systems, leading strategic decisions, and collaborating with diverse teams to enhance security and functionality. The engineer will play a critical role in developing innovative solutions, ensuring effective communication, and leading projects for infrastructure strategies in a positive and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave increasing with tenure

Competitive benefits and pension

Paid overtime or time off in lieu

Flexible or compressed hours

Paid parental and adoption leave

Training and mentoring opportunities

Onsite gym with 24/7 access

Bike to work scheme

Free secure parking

Charity leave and onsite café

Qualifications

• Experience leading infrastructure teams.
• Expertise in enterprise infrastructure design.
• Knowledge of VMware, Windows, and Linux systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage facilities and required infrastructure for validation tests.
• Design, implement, and support server infrastructure.
• Lead project planning and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Decision Making

Design and Implementation

Technical Expertise

Infrastructure Management

Team Collaboration

Tools

VMware vSphere

Microsoft Windows Server

Linux

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 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.

Beneficial but not essential:

• Practical experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Puppet.
• Certifications like CompTIA Network+ and Security+ (or equivalent experience/certification).
• Scripting experience in Python, PowerShell, Bash.
• 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 your team and across departments.
• Analyze and use 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 administration of bespoke evaluations infrastructure.
• Lead project planning and stakeholder engagement for infrastructure strategies.

With training, you will also:

• Conduct asset management, including equipment needs, purchasing, 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, 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 benefits.
• 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 and support networks.
• Onsite gym, 24/7 access.
• Bike to work scheme, multi-faith prayer room.
• Charity leave, onsite café, nursery (subject to availability), relocation loan.*