Job Description
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Lead Infrastructure Engineer (Windows) - DV Cleared
* Watford (On-site)
* Up to £70,000 + Car Allowance
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A nationally significant, highly secure government programme is seeking a Lead Infrastructure Engineer to take ownership of Windows-based infrastructure operations within a complex, mission-critical environment.
This is a key leadership role combining technical expertise and team management, offering the opportunity to work on large-scale infrastructure solutions that directly support critical defence outcomes.
Due to the nature of the work, active MoD DV clearance is required to start (single UK nationals only).
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, manage and mentor a Windows Infrastructure team, building strong technical capability
* Support full project lifecycle delivery including design, estimation, and implementation
* Ensure infrastructure services are delivered in line with agreed SLAs
* Act as an escalation point for technical issues and service challenges
* Produce and maintain operational and user documentation
* Collaborate with Architects, Designers, and Project Managers to validate and improve solutions
* Support pre-sales activities and ensure governance standards are met
Key Skills & Experience
* Strong expertise in Windows infrastructure technologies and best practices
* Extensive experience in enterprise infrastructure environments
* Proven capability in:
o Infrastructure administration
o Fault finding, diagnosis, and resolution
* Broad technical knowledge including:
o File & print services xsngvjr
o Thin client environments
o Messaging systems
o Virtualisation
o Hardware infrastructure
* Experience leading infrastructure projects using methodologies such as PRINCE2 or PMI
* Strong understanding of SLA-driven environments, governance, and compliance
Desirable Experience
* Previous team leadership or mentoring experience within infrastructure teams
* Experience contributing to pre-sales or solution design activities
* Degree or Diploma in Computer Science (or equivalent experience)