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Lead Infrastructure Engineer Ref. 938 Department: Engineering Salary: £66,812 Recruitment and Retention Allowance: £5,720 per annum This is a Full-time position based in office, flexible working patterns available. Are you looking for a role that provides for interesting and diverse IT infrastructure and facilities evolution and development challenges? As a Lead Infrastructure Engineer for HMGCC, you will join a diverse, highly motivated team, delivering impact in direct support of the national security mission. With responsibility for all technical aspects, you will lead a team of multi-disciplined engineers performing complex system evaluations for both bespoke and commercial products and solutions, using the latest tools and technologies. You will work closely with our national security partners as you develop unique and bespoke infrastructure to deliver quality infrastructure solutions that help to keep the country safe. You will be an already established expert in your field, skilled in multiple disciplines, and have proven experience in the design, development, and support of infrastructure systems. You will be directly responsible for delivering medium to long term strategies for product development, defining guidelines for the engineering community, and establishing ways of working for your engineering team. The role of Lead Infrastructure Engineer covers work in diverse technology disciplines such as Software, Infrastructure, Penetration Testing, and communication techniques. Working closely with our Software Developers and Infrastructure Technicians, you will develop new skills and grow your existing expertise as you build, support, and maintain crucial infrastructure in direct support of the national security mission. You will engage frequently with departments outside of the infrastructure team to achieve shared objectives, offering the opportunity to directly influence the technical direction within a dynamic and innovative team environment. Technical Skills
Demonstrable experience of leading infrastructure teams, fostering collaboration, making strategic decisions, and taking responsibility for a range of different platforms and systems. Proven experience with the design and implementation of enterprise infrastructure. Significant depth and breadth of technical services and solutions, such as VMware vSphere, Microsoft Windows server administration, Linux system administration. Proven experience of maintaining infrastructure systems, equipment, networks, and services. Beneficial knowledge in the following areas: Practical experience of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), i.e., Terraform, Ansible, Puppet. CompTIA Network+ and Security+ certified (or equivalent demonstrable experience/certification) or higher. Practical experience of scripting tools, i.e., Python, PowerShell, Bash. Knowledge of RF Mast architecture and associated antenna and cabling configurations. A qualification to Degree level or equivalent in electronics or communication. Your Personal Skills
You will be someone who: Enjoys coming up with creative and innovative solutions. Strives to improve on previous implementations and adapt to changing demands. Puts plans in place to make improvements. Enjoys being part of a team and helping others to deliver or being guided by them yourself. Applies their knowledge to support our vital role in assuring the technology enabling National Security. Can adapt to change with the support of your team and management. Putting your skills to use
Using your diverse range of skills within the evaluations team, you will: Work with our Infrastructure Engineers and Technicians to design, implement, and support our existing server infrastructure. Lead the preparation and conduct of product trials on and off site. Lead the support strategy of products and solutions. Manage the administration of our bespoke evaluations infrastructure. Lead project planning and meetings. Work with senior stakeholders to provide strategic thinking and direction setting for infrastructure systems. With suitable training provided: Asset management of lab equipment; identifying future equipment needs, purchasing new equipment, management of the equipment pool, managing and arranging equipment maintenance and servicing schedules. Maintain and manage a broad range of test facilities including RF Screened Rooms, Compact Test ranges with technologies such as 5G, GNSS, WiFi 7, Bluetooth, and NB-IoT/LTE-M. What we Offer
25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years of service. 8 Bank Holiday days off in addition to your annual leave. 2 ½ additional days leave (set dates through the year). Paid overtime or time off in lieu. Lots of training opportunities. Competitive Pension scheme. Sports & Social Society. On-site nursery (subject to availability). 3 days paid leave a year to support a registered charity of your choice. Free parking. Free onsite gym, open 24 hours a day. Relocation Loan (subject to terms). Affinity Groups for various communities. About HMGCC
We are HMGCC, the engineering specialists at the heart of the UK's national security. We work with the national security community, UK government, academia, private sector partners, and international allies to bring engineering ingenuity to the national security mission, creating tools and technologies that drive us ahead and help to protect the nation. We invest in our people, not only with training but also support throughout your career with us; to allow you to reach your full potential at work, as well as enjoy the work-life balance many aspire to. Equal Opportunities
Inclusion and diversity matter to us. HMGCC is committed to providing equal opportunities and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities or who are neurodiverse. We are proud to offer candidates the opportunity to apply through the Offer of Interview Scheme. This ensures eligible candidates are selected for an interview if their application meets the minimum criteria for the role. To find out more and how you can apply under this scheme, please see the inclusion and diversity information on our website. Apply now
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Lead Infrastructure Engineer Ref. 938 Department: Engineering Salary: £66,812 Recruitment and Retention Allowance: £5,720 per annum This is a Full-time position based in office, flexible working patterns available. Are you looking for a role that provides for interesting and diverse IT infrastructure and facilities evolution and development challenges? As a Lead Infrastructure Engineer for HMGCC, you will join a diverse, highly motivated team, delivering impact in direct support of the national security mission. With responsibility for all technical aspects, you will lead a team of multi-disciplined engineers performing complex system evaluations for both bespoke and commercial products and solutions, using the latest tools and technologies. You will work closely with our national security partners as you develop unique and bespoke infrastructure to deliver quality infrastructure solutions that help to keep the country safe. You will be an already established expert in your field, skilled in multiple disciplines, and have proven experience in the design, development, and support of infrastructure systems. You will be directly responsible for delivering medium to long term strategies for product development, defining guidelines for the engineering community, and establishing ways of working for your engineering team. The role of Lead Infrastructure Engineer covers work in diverse technology disciplines such as Software, Infrastructure, Penetration Testing, and communication techniques. Working closely with our Software Developers and Infrastructure Technicians, you will develop new skills and grow your existing expertise as you build, support, and maintain crucial infrastructure in direct support of the national security mission. You will engage frequently with departments outside of the infrastructure team to achieve shared objectives, offering the opportunity to directly influence the technical direction within a dynamic and innovative team environment. Technical Skills
Demonstrable experience of leading infrastructure teams, fostering collaboration, making strategic decisions, and taking responsibility for a range of different platforms and systems. Proven experience with the design and implementation of enterprise infrastructure. Significant depth and breadth of technical services and solutions, such as VMware vSphere, Microsoft Windows server administration, Linux system administration. Proven experience of maintaining infrastructure systems, equipment, networks, and services. Beneficial knowledge in the following areas: Practical experience of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), i.e., Terraform, Ansible, Puppet. CompTIA Network+ and Security+ certified (or equivalent demonstrable experience/certification) or higher. Practical experience of scripting tools, i.e., Python, PowerShell, Bash. Knowledge of RF Mast architecture and associated antenna and cabling configurations. A qualification to Degree level or equivalent in electronics or communication. Your Personal Skills
You will be someone who: Enjoys coming up with creative and innovative solutions. Strives to improve on previous implementations and adapt to changing demands. Puts plans in place to make improvements. Enjoys being part of a team and helping others to deliver or being guided by them yourself. Applies their knowledge to support our vital role in assuring the technology enabling National Security. Can adapt to change with the support of your team and management. Putting your skills to use
Using your diverse range of skills within the evaluations team, you will: Work with our Infrastructure Engineers and Technicians to design, implement, and support our existing server infrastructure. Lead the preparation and conduct of product trials on and off site. Lead the support strategy of products and solutions. Manage the administration of our bespoke evaluations infrastructure. Lead project planning and meetings. Work with senior stakeholders to provide strategic thinking and direction setting for infrastructure systems. With suitable training provided: Asset management of lab equipment; identifying future equipment needs, purchasing new equipment, management of the equipment pool, managing and arranging equipment maintenance and servicing schedules. Maintain and manage a broad range of test facilities including RF Screened Rooms, Compact Test ranges with technologies such as 5G, GNSS, WiFi 7, Bluetooth, and NB-IoT/LTE-M. What we Offer
25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years of service. 8 Bank Holiday days off in addition to your annual leave. 2 ½ additional days leave (set dates through the year). Paid overtime or time off in lieu. Lots of training opportunities. Competitive Pension scheme. Sports & Social Society. On-site nursery (subject to availability). 3 days paid leave a year to support a registered charity of your choice. Free parking. Free onsite gym, open 24 hours a day. Relocation Loan (subject to terms). Affinity Groups for various communities. About HMGCC
We are HMGCC, the engineering specialists at the heart of the UK's national security. We work with the national security community, UK government, academia, private sector partners, and international allies to bring engineering ingenuity to the national security mission, creating tools and technologies that drive us ahead and help to protect the nation. We invest in our people, not only with training but also support throughout your career with us; to allow you to reach your full potential at work, as well as enjoy the work-life balance many aspire to. Equal Opportunities
Inclusion and diversity matter to us. HMGCC is committed to providing equal opportunities and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities or who are neurodiverse. We are proud to offer candidates the opportunity to apply through the Offer of Interview Scheme. This ensures eligible candidates are selected for an interview if their application meets the minimum criteria for the role. To find out more and how you can apply under this scheme, please see the inclusion and diversity information on our website. Apply now
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