Lead Engineer

Overview

We're looking for a senior infrastructure-focused professional-ideally someone with hands-on engineering experience -to support a major IT separation program. This role blends deep infrastructure knowledge with project coordination, acting as the central point of contact for user migrations, deskside deployments, and network cutovers. You'll work closely with on-site engineers, central IT teams, and the hiring manager to ensure a smooth transition to the new environment.

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure Oversight

• Lead deskside deployments, device migrations, and network readiness
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across PC, network, and application layers
• Liaise with central teams (M365, Cyber Security, MFA, Zscaler, Remote Desktop) to drive resolution
• Ensure infrastructure readiness for site migration by early Q1 (Jan/Feb)

Project Coordination

• Track and manage migration-related issues, escalations, and resolutions
• Maintain clear documentation, timelines, and stakeholder updates
• Coordinate with desktop engineers and separation teams on-site
• Weekly touchpoints with hiring manager to report trends and progress

Separation Program Support

• Oversee application installations and network cutovers
• Drive pre-December completion of user and infrastructure transitions
• Act as a key point of contact for post-migration troubleshooting

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience in infrastructure support (L2/L3 level)
• Deep understanding of:
  • Network ports, Firewalls, and connectivity
  • Deskside deployments and device migrations
  • Web application infrastructure and Oracle DB connectivity
• Proven experience in complex IT environments as an escalation point
• Experience coordinating technical projects (issue tracking, stakeholder updates, planning)
• Ability to balance technical depth with clear communication and documentation

Cardiff, UK

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