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Lead IT Infrastructure Engineer
£60,000 - 65,000 
George Blake
Molly Millars Lane, Yateley 
£60,000 - 65,000 
Requirements
Must:
- I have proven experience in a senior or lead infrastructure engineering role.
- I possess deep technical expertise in networking, virtualization, storage, and cloud technologies.
- I have a strong background in Windows and/or Linux server environments.
- I demonstrate experience with infrastructure automation and CI/CD integration.
- I am familiar with ITIL principles and enterprise monitoring tools.
- I possess excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
- Certifications such as Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, or VMware VCP are desirable.
Responsibilities
- I lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of on-premise and cloud infrastructure (e.g., Azure, AWS, VMware, Hyper-V).
- I ensure high availability, performance, and security across all IT systems and networks.
- I manage and develop the IT infrastructure team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
- I oversee backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies.
- I drive automation and infrastructure-as-code initiatives (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell).
- I monitor system performance, identify areas for optimization, and deliver proactive improvements.
- I collaborate with Cybersecurity, DevOps, and Application teams to align infrastructure with business needs.
- I manage vendor relationships and budget planning for hardware, software, and cloud services.
Description
We are looking for a Lead IT Infrastructure Engineer to take ownership of our core technology environment and ensure that our systems are robust, secure, and scalable. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical leader who thrives on designing, improving, and maintaining complex infrastructure environments — and who enjoys mentoring others while still staying close to the technology.
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