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Wykes Engineering Co. (Rushden) Limited jobs

Lead IT Infrastructure Engineer

£33,000 - 52,000
Wykes Engineering Co. (Rushden) Limited
Hayway, Rushden
£33,000 - 52,000
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Company Size
50-200
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Company Type
Product
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Lead
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Full-Time
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Language
English
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Visa sponsorship
No

Requirements

Must:
- Demonstrable hands-on experience administering virtualisation and hypervisor environments - Experience working with cloud platforms and hybrid infrastructure deployments - A solid understanding of cybersecurity principles, including threat management, endpoint protection, and security best practice frameworks - Strong networking knowledge, including firewalls, VLANs, VPNs, and DNS/DHCP management - Experience with backup technologies and disaster recovery planning - Ability to lead and mentor the Infrastructure Team whilst remaining hands-on in technical delivery - Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders - A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement

Responsibilities

- Design, deploy and maintain our virtualised server infrastructure, ensuring high availability and optimal performance across the environment - Oversee and administer our hybrid cloud infrastructure, managing workloads across on-premises and cloud platforms - Lead the planning and execution of infrastructure upgrades, migrations and capacity planning activities - Maintain and develop our cybersecurity posture, including vulnerability management, access controls, and incident response - Ensure robust backup, disaster recovery and business continuity procedures are in place and regularly tested - Manage and maintain network infrastructure including switching, routing, firewalls and remote access solutions - Produce and maintain accurate technical documentation, including system architecture, processes and procedures - Monitor ticket flow – ensuring an efficient and pro-active response - Manage escalations - Support the Head of IT in leading new projects - Provide technical guidance and assistance to others within the IT department, fostering a supportive learning environment

Description


At Wykes Engineering, located in Rushden, Northants, we are a cutting-edge engineering firm specializing in the manufacture of materials processing equipment and renewable technologies. With over 40 years of engineering innovation, we have established ourselves as a leading player in our key areas, including the design and manufacturing of equipment for the food bi-products and renewable technologies. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits including life assurance and a health & wellbeing program, and opportunities for personal and professional growth within a supportive team. Our work environment encourages innovation and collaboration, making it an exciting place to contribute to the future of engineering.
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