Lead IT Infrastructure Engineer

George Blake; Reading; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Reading is seeking a Lead IT Infrastructure Engineer to enhance and protect their technology environment. This role involves overseeing the design and maintenance of cloud and on-premise infrastructure, managing a small team, and driving automation initiatives. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in infrastructure engineering, is skilled in Cloud technologies like Azure and AWS, and enjoys mentoring others. This position offers opportunity and challenges in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior or lead infrastructure engineering role.
• Deep technical expertise in networking, virtualization, storage, and cloud technologies.
• Strong background in Windows and/or Linux server environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of on-premise and cloud infrastructure.
• Ensure high availability, performance, and security across all IT systems and networks.
• Manage and develop the IT infrastructure team.

Skills

Leadership

Networking

Cloud technologies

Infrastructure automation

Problem-solving

Tools

Azure

AWS

VMware

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

About the Role

We're looking for a Lead IT Infrastructure Engineer to take ownership of our core technology environment and ensure that our systems are robust, secure, and scalable. You'll lead infrastructure strategy, oversee daily operations, and guide a small team of engineers to deliver reliable, high-performing IT services that power our business.

This role is ideal for a hands‑on technical leader who thrives on designing, improving, and maintaining complex infrastructure environments — and who enjoys mentoring others while still staying close to the technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of on‑premise and cloud infrastructure (e.g. Azure, AWS, VMware, Hyper‑V).
• Ensure high availability, performance, and security across all IT systems and networks.
• Manage and develop the IT infrastructure team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Oversee backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies.
• Drive automation and infrastructure‑as‑code initiatives (e.g. Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell).
• Monitor system performance, identify areas for optimization, and deliver proactive improvements.
• Collaborate with Cybersecurity, DevOps, and Application teams to align infrastructure with business needs.
• Manage vendor relationships and budget planning for hardware, software, and cloud services.

About You

• Proven experience in a senior or lead infrastructure engineering role.
• Deep technical expertise in networking, virtualization, storage, and cloud technologies.
• Strong background in Windows and/or Linux server environments.
• Demonstrated experience with infrastructure automation and CI/CD integration.
• Familiarity with ITIL principles and enterprise monitoring tools.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Certifications such as Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, or VMware VCP are desirable.