Forensic jobs in United Kingdom

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.

It would be beneficial if you also have (not essential):

• Practical experience of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Puppet.
• Certifications like CompTIA Network+ and Security+ (or equivalent experience).
• Scripting experience with Python, PowerShell, Bash.
• Knowledge of RF Mast architecture, antennas, and cabling distribution.

Your Personal Skills

• Promote a collaborative working environment supporting equality.
• Use diverse communication methods effectively.
• Encourage teamwork across departments.
• Analyze credible information to support decisions.
• Identify risks and resolve issues efficiently.

Using Your Skills

• Design, implement, and support server infrastructure with Infrastructure Engineers and Technicians.
• Lead product trials and support strategies.
• Manage evaluation infrastructure and lead project planning.
• Conduct asset management, including equipment needs and maintenance.
• Maintain test facilities like RF Screened Rooms, 5G, GNSS, WiFi 7, Bluetooth, NB-IoT/LTE-M.

What We Offer

• A positive, collaborative, inclusive work environment.
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years.
• 8 Bank Holidays + 2.5 additional days off.
• Alpha pension scheme, competitive.
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu.
• Flexible or compressed hours.
• Paid parental, adoption, neonatal leave.
• Training opportunities, mentoring, coaching.
• Free secure parking, bike scheme, onsite gym, multi-faith prayer room.
• Charity leave, onsite café, nursery, relocation loan.