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 (although these are not essential):
* Practical experience of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Puppet.
* Certifications such as CompTIA Network+ and Security+ (or equivalent experience/certification).
* Practical scripting experience with Python, PowerShell, Bash.
* Knowledge of RF Mast architecture and associated antenna and cabling distribution architecture.
Your Personal Skills
* Promote a collaborative working environment supporting equality.
* Use diverse communication methods effectively, including digital resources.
* Encourage teamwork within your team and across groups.
* Analyze and utilize credible information to support decisions.
* Identify risks and resolve issues efficiently.
Putting your skills to use
* Design, implement, and support server infrastructure with Infrastructure Engineers and Technicians.
* Lead product trials on and off-site.
* Develop support strategies for products and solutions.
* Manage administration of bespoke evaluations infrastructure.
* Lead project planning and work with senior stakeholders on strategic infrastructure decisions.
With suitable training, you will also:
* Conduct asset management of lab equipment, including future needs, procurement, and maintenance scheduling.
* Maintain and manage test facilities, including 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, rising to 30 after 5 years’ service.
* 8 Bank Holiday days off, plus 2.5 additional days leave annually.
* Alpha Pension scheme, competitive.
* Paid overtime or time off in lieu.
* Flexible or compressed hours.
* Paid parental and adoption leave, neonatal policy.
* Extensive training opportunities.
* Mentoring and coaching opportunities.
* Free secure parking and car share parking.
* Inclusive affinity groups and support networks.
* Free onsite gym, 24/7 access.
* Bike to work scheme.
* Multi-faith prayer room.
* Paid charity leave, social activities, onsite café, nursery (subject to availability), and relocation loan.
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