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.
Beneficial but not essential qualifications include:
* Practical experience of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Puppet.
* Certifications like CompTIA Network+ and Security+ (or equivalent experience).
* Practical scripting experience 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 that supports equality.
* Encourages diverse communication methods and highlights their benefits.
* Fosters teamwork within your team and across groups.
* Uses credible information from various sources 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 with Infrastructure Engineers and Technicians.
* 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 suitable training, you will also:
* Conduct asset management, including future equipment needs and maintenance schedules.
* Maintain and manage test facilities, including RF Screened Rooms, 5G, GNSS, WiFi 7, Bluetooth, and NB-IoT/LTE-M technologies.
What we Offer
We offer a positive, collaborative, and inclusive work environment, including:
* 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years’ service.
* 8 Bank Holiday days off.
* Additional leave days set through the year.
* Alpha Pension scheme.
* Paid overtime or time off in lieu.
* Flexible or compressed hours.
* Paid parental and adoption leave, neonatal policy.
* Extensive training opportunities.
* Mentoring and coaching programs.
* Secure parking and car share options.
* Inclusive affinity groups and support networks.
* Onsite gym, bike-to-work scheme, multi-faith prayer room.
* Charity leave, social societies, onsite café, nursery (subject to availability), and relocation loan.*
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