Lead Infrastructure Engineer (Windows) - DV Cleared Watford (On-site) Up to £70,000 Car Allowance To apply, email: Dominic.barbet@searchability.com 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: Infrastructure administration Fault finding, diagnosis, and resolution Broad technical knowledge including: File & print services Thin client environments Messaging systems Virtualisation 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)