Job Description
Lead Infrastructure Engineer
Salary : £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. The 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, while 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 knowledge of services and solutions such as VMware vSphere, Microsoft Windows server administration, Linux system administration.
- Experience in maintaining infrastructure systems, equipment, networks, and services.
Beneficial but not essential skills include :
Practical experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Ansible, Puppet.Certifications such as CompTIA Network+ and Security+ (or equivalent experience).Scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, Bash.Knowledge of RF Mast architecture and associated antenna and cabling distribution architecture.Your Personal Skills
You will be someone who :
Promotes a collaborative working environment supporting equality.Encourages diverse communication methods, including digital resources.Fosters teamwork across groups.Analyzes credible information to support decisions.Identifies risks and resolves issues efficiently.Putting Your Skills to Use
Within the evaluations team, you will :
Design, implement, and support server infrastructure.Lead product trials on and off site.Support strategies for products and solutions.Manage our bespoke evaluations infrastructure.Lead project planning and stakeholder engagement for infrastructure systems.With training, you will also :
Conduct asset management of lab equipment, including procurement and maintenance.Maintain test facilities such as RF Screened Rooms, 5G, GNSS, WiFi 7, Bluetooth, and NB-IoT / LTE-M technologies.What We Offer
Our benefits include :
A positive, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years’ service.8 Bank Holidays plus 2.5 additional days off.Pension scheme (Alpha).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, car share parking.Inclusive affinity groups.Onsite gym, bike-to-work scheme, multi-faith prayer room.Charity leave, social societies, onsite café, nursery (subject to availability), relocation loan.J-18808-Ljbffr