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 to 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 designing and implementing 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:
* Practical experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Puppet.
* Certifications such as CompTIA Network+ and Security+ (or equivalent experience).
* Experience with scripting tools like Python, PowerShell, Bash.
* Knowledge of RF Mast architecture and associated antenna and cabling distribution.
Your Personal Skills
You will be someone who:
* Promotes a collaborative working environment supporting equality.
* Encourages diverse communication methods, including digital resources.
* Fosters teamwork within your team and across groups.
* Analyzes credible information to support decisions.
* Identifies risks and resolves issues effectively.
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 evaluation infrastructure administration.
* Lead project planning and stakeholder engagement.
With training, you will also:
* Manage lab assets, plan for future equipment needs, and oversee maintenance.
* Maintain test facilities including RF screened rooms, 5G, GNSS, WiFi 7, Bluetooth, NB-IoT/LTE-M technologies.
What We Offer
We offer a positive, collaborative, inclusive work environment with:
* 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years.
* 8 Bank Holidays plus 2½ additional days off.
* Pension scheme (Alpha).
* Paid overtime or time off in lieu.
* Flexible hours and work-life balance support.
* Paid parental and adoption leave, neonatal policy.
* Extensive training opportunities.
* Mentoring and coaching programs.
* Free secure parking, car share parking.
* Inclusive affinity groups.
* 24/7 onsite gym, bike scheme, prayer room.
* Charity leave, social activities, onsite café, nursery (subject to availability), and relocation loan.
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