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. 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:
1. Demonstrable experience of leading infrastructure teams, making strategic decisions, and managing a range of platforms and systems.
2. Proven experience with the design and implementation of enterprise infrastructure.
3. Significant technical expertise in services such as VMware vSphere, Microsoft Windows Server administration, Linux system administration.
4. Experience in maintaining infrastructure systems, equipment, networks, and services.
It would be beneficial if you also have (though not essential):
1. Practical experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Ansible, Puppet.
2. Certifications such as CompTIA Network+ and Security+ (or equivalent experience/certification).
3. Practical scripting experience with Python, PowerShell, Bash.
4. Knowledge of RF Mast architecture and associated antenna and cabling distribution.
Your Personal Skills
You will be someone who:
* Displays behaviors that promote a collaborative and inclusive working environment.
* Encourages diverse communication methods, including digital resources, highlighting their benefits.
* Fosters teamwork within your team and across departments.
* Uses credible information from internal and external 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 the preparation and conduct of product trials on and off-site.
* Support and manage our bespoke evaluations infrastructure.
* Lead project planning and stakeholder engagement for infrastructure strategies.
With suitable training, you will also:
* Conduct asset management of lab equipment, including procurement and maintenance.
* 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.
* 8 Bank Holidays plus 2.5 additional days off.
* Alpha Pension scheme.
* Paid overtime or time off in lieu.
* Flexible or compressed working hours.
* Paid parental, adoption, and neonatal leave.
* Extensive training opportunities.
* Mentoring and coaching programs.
* Free secure parking and car share options.
* Affinity groups and an inclusive environment.
* Onsite gym, 24/7 access.
* Bike to work scheme, multi-faith prayer room, charity leave, social activities, onsite café, nursery (subject to availability), and relocation loan.
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