Operations & Infrastructure Team Leader

TN United Kingdom; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operations & Infrastructure Team Leader to drive cloud migration and automation initiatives. This dynamic role requires a strong technical background in Linux or Windows systems and VMWare, as well as expertise in DevOps practices. You will lead a dedicated team, ensuring effective operations while fostering a culture of growth and continuous improvement. Your leadership will be pivotal in transitioning to cloud platforms and implementing best practices for infrastructure management. Join this forward-thinking company and make a significant impact in a collaborative environment focused on innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technical leadership within operations or infrastructure.
• Strong background in Linux or Windows server environments.
• Demonstrated experience in transitioning on-premises infrastructure to cloud solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a small team of operations and infrastructure specialists.
• Oversee management of on-premises infrastructure ensuring reliability and security.
• Drive the adoption of DevOps methodologies and tools for automation.

Skills

Linux Systems

Windows Systems

VMWare

Cloud Transition

DevOps

Automation (Ansible, Terraform)

Kubernetes

Containerisation

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Equivalent experience in related field

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Puppet

Chef

Jenkins

GitLab

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

We are looking for a proactive and experienced Operations and Infrastructure Team Leader with a solid technical background in Linux or Windows systems, VMWare, and a passion for transitioning teams to cloud environments, DevOps, and automation. In this role, you will manage a small team, ensuring effective day-to-day operations while driving strategic projects in cloud migration and infrastructure automation. You'll use your leadership skills to mentor and develop team members through appraisals, hands-on guidance, and collaborative planning.

Key Responsibilities :

• Team Leadership : Lead and mentor a small team of operations and infrastructure specialists, conducting regular staff appraisals and fostering an environment of continuous growth and improvement.
• Infrastructure Management : Oversee the management and support of on-premises infrastructure, including Linux or Windows environments and VMWare virtualisation platforms, ensuring reliability, security, and performance.
• Cloud Transition : Lead the team in transitioning to cloud platforms, working to adopt scalable, resilient, and secure cloud solutions that support the company's business goals.
• DevOps and Automation : Drive the adoption of DevOps methodologies and tools, including automation frameworks such as Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, or Chef, to enhance infrastructure management and configuration.
• Kubernetes and Containerisation : Support the team in implementing Kubernetes and containerisation for streamlined application deployment and scaling, improving overall efficiency.
• Operational Planning : Develop and implement strategic plans for infrastructure improvements and automation initiatives, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.
• Performance Monitoring and Troubleshooting : Oversee the monitoring and resolution of operational issues, maintaining uptime and reliability while ensuring rapid incident response and root-cause analysis.
• Collaboration and Communication : Work closely with other departments, including software development and security, to align infrastructure operations with the broader organisational strategy.
• Process Improvement : Identify and implement best practices for operations, infrastructure management, and DevOps adoption, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Key Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in a technical leadership role within operations or infrastructure, ideally leading a small team.
• Strong background in either Linux or Windows server environments, with hands-on experience in VMWare virtualisation.
• Demonstrated experience in transitioning on-premises infrastructure to cloud solutions, preferably AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and automation tools (eg, Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, Chef).
• Experience with Kubernetes and containerisation for modern infrastructure management.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with a proven record of mentoring team members and conducting effective appraisals.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset.

Preferred Skills :

• Certification in cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) or DevOps methodologies.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and related tools (eg, Jenkins, GitLab).
• Knowledge of ITIL or similar operational frameworks.