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 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. In our dynamic, inclusive, and innovative environment, you'll 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, while 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:
* Practical experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Puppet.
* Certifications like CompTIA Network+ and Security+ (or equivalent experience).
* Practical scripting experience with Python, PowerShell, Bash.
* Knowledge of RF Mast architecture and related antenna and cabling distribution architecture.
Your Personal Skills
* Promote a collaborative working environment supporting equality.
* Use diverse communication methods, including digital resources.
* Encourage teamwork within your team and across groups.
* 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 trial preparations and conduct on and off-site.
* Manage the administration of our bespoke evaluations infrastructure.
* Lead project planning, stakeholder engagement, and strategic direction setting for infrastructure systems.
With suitable training, you will also:
* Conduct asset management of lab equipment, including future needs assessment, procurement, and maintenance scheduling.
* Maintain and manage test facilities like RF Screened Rooms, 5G, GNSS, WiFi 7, Bluetooth, and NB-IoT/LTE-M technologies.
What We Offer
* A positive, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.
* 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 after 5 years.
* 8 Bank Holiday days plus 2.5 additional days off.
* Alpha pension scheme, competitive benefits.
* Paid overtime or time off in lieu.
* Flexible or compressed hours, paid parental and adoption leave, neonatal policy.
* Extensive training opportunities, mentoring, coaching.
* Free secure parking, car share parking, onsite gym, bike scheme, multi-faith prayer room.
* Paid charity leave, social activities, onsite café, nursery (subject to availability), relocation loan.
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