Leidos
Infrastructure Engineer Team Lead Location: Huntingdon, UK Security Clearance Level: DV Eligible - UK National Only Working across a range of diverse, complex, and secure systems, as an Infrastructure Engineer Team Lead you will be technically capable, versatile, and accountable for leading a team while remaining a hands on subject matter expert. You will provide senior technical leadership and line management, including day to day direction, coaching, mentoring, and support for team members, while continuing to contribute directly to complex infrastructure engineering activity. You will be able to work independently or as part of a wider team, depending on the size and complexity of the work, to deliver business value in a demanding and involved environment. You will be working as part of the Normal Change programme, supporting the development and sustainment of a government portfolio of systems and services. Based primarily at our customer's site near Huntingdon Cambridgeshire (4 5 days per week), you will lead a team responsible for infrastructure and application changes in an Agile environment, while remaining hands on as an SME for complex technical delivery, troubleshooting, and assurance. You will have a broad range of knowledge and experience in the deployment and configuration of services based upon Microsoft and VMware products, having deployed virtual infrastructure within vSphere and within containers such as Tanzu Kubernetes, along with an extensive understanding and experience of associated Windows based technologies. A working knowledge of Linux, as well as other common back end technologies such as SQL Server, networking (Cisco, Fortinet), and storage (NetApp, Dell), with the flexibility and aptitude to learn other complementary technologies as required, is also desirable. Occasional travel to other Leidos and customer sites may be required. Keeping an eye on the technology landscape is essential - identification of new and relevant technologies to solve problems and make improvements is part of the job. We believe innovation is the lifeblood of customer value - we are all catalysts for innovation and should be committed to continuous improvement in everything we do. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Experience of leading technical teams while remaining hands on as a subject matter expert in infrastructure engineering. Experience of line management responsibilities, including objective setting, one to ones, performance support, coaching, mentoring, and career development. Ability to balance people leadership, technical governance, and direct hands on delivery across complex infrastructure changes. Excellent communication skills, able to articulate technical issues and outcomes to a broad audience. Extensive experience of producing technical documentation to a high standard. Experience of working in security cleared environments/working in Defence. Excellent knowledge of virtualisation platforms such as VMware vSphere. Excellent knowledge of VMware vSAN, NSX T and VCF. Excellent knowledge of locking down environments. Excellent knowledge of Windows Server environments, from design to implementation and support, including: AD and GPO configuration DNS and DHCP Monitoring, Anti Virus, and backup tooling. Good knowledge of Tanzu Kubernetes including the deployment and configuration of Kubernetes clusters and containerised workloads. Good knowledge of vSphere administration including cluster configuration, networking set up, and vSAN storage management. Good experience with VMware Cloud Foundation, SDDC including its architecture, deployment, and operational management. Good understanding of workload domain management including deployment, expansion, and lifecycle maintenance. Good knowledge of networking concepts including VLANs and NSX T integration within a virtualised environment. Good knowledge of VMware Aria Operations (formerly vRealize Operations) for monitoring, automation, and optimisation of cloud environments. Good troubleshooting skills in VMware Cloud Foundation environments including identification and resolution of complex infrastructure issues. Good general knowledge of Microsoft stack technologies such as MS SQL, MS System Centre, Office365, and CLI tooling such as PowerShell. Good general knowledge of TCP/IP and networking technologies including switches and firewalls. Working knowledge of Linux system administration skills (Red Hat / Ubuntu / CentOS). Working knowledge of application deployment via SCCM. Experience in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). Experience on Secure LAN environments including security boundaries and rulesets. Experience of software maintenance and support to include servers, workstations, laptops, network, and peripheral devices. Experience in the installation and configuration of Microsoft Windows 10 and 11 workstations. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Microsoft and VMware Certifications. Agile Foundation & Practitioner Certifications. ADDITIONAL ATTRIBUTES Comfortable leading and line managing a technical team, setting clear expectations, modelling professional behaviours, and coaching team members to grow their skills and competencies, while continuing to act as a hands on SME. Confident in holding regular one to ones, supporting performance and development conversations, and creating an inclusive, accountable, and high performing team culture. Analytical, with the ability to narrow down root cause and resolve complex problems. Have a growth mindset, seeking to learn and further one's own skills and knowledge to tackle new and innovative technology and solutions. Proactive with a positive working attitude. Flexible and adaptable to change. Clearance Requirements Clearance for Role DV, UK National only. Benefits Contributory Pension Scheme Private Medical Insurance 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays) Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme) Flexible working hours Pay Range £61,500.00 - £78,800.00 (general guideline only; final offer may vary) Equal Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
Infrastructure Engineer Team Lead Location: Huntingdon, UK Security Clearance Level: DV Eligible - UK National Only Working across a range of diverse, complex, and secure systems, as an Infrastructure Engineer Team Lead you will be technically capable, versatile, and accountable for leading a team while remaining a hands on subject matter expert. You will provide senior technical leadership and line management, including day to day direction, coaching, mentoring, and support for team members, while continuing to contribute directly to complex infrastructure engineering activity. You will be able to work independently or as part of a wider team, depending on the size and complexity of the work, to deliver business value in a demanding and involved environment. You will be working as part of the Normal Change programme, supporting the development and sustainment of a government portfolio of systems and services. Based primarily at our customer's site near Huntingdon Cambridgeshire (4 5 days per week), you will lead a team responsible for infrastructure and application changes in an Agile environment, while remaining hands on as an SME for complex technical delivery, troubleshooting, and assurance. You will have a broad range of knowledge and experience in the deployment and configuration of services based upon Microsoft and VMware products, having deployed virtual infrastructure within vSphere and within containers such as Tanzu Kubernetes, along with an extensive understanding and experience of associated Windows based technologies. A working knowledge of Linux, as well as other common back end technologies such as SQL Server, networking (Cisco, Fortinet), and storage (NetApp, Dell), with the flexibility and aptitude to learn other complementary technologies as required, is also desirable. Occasional travel to other Leidos and customer sites may be required. Keeping an eye on the technology landscape is essential - identification of new and relevant technologies to solve problems and make improvements is part of the job. We believe innovation is the lifeblood of customer value - we are all catalysts for innovation and should be committed to continuous improvement in everything we do. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Experience of leading technical teams while remaining hands on as a subject matter expert in infrastructure engineering. Experience of line management responsibilities, including objective setting, one to ones, performance support, coaching, mentoring, and career development. Ability to balance people leadership, technical governance, and direct hands on delivery across complex infrastructure changes. Excellent communication skills, able to articulate technical issues and outcomes to a broad audience. Extensive experience of producing technical documentation to a high standard. Experience of working in security cleared environments/working in Defence. Excellent knowledge of virtualisation platforms such as VMware vSphere. Excellent knowledge of VMware vSAN, NSX T and VCF. Excellent knowledge of locking down environments. Excellent knowledge of Windows Server environments, from design to implementation and support, including: AD and GPO configuration DNS and DHCP Monitoring, Anti Virus, and backup tooling. Good knowledge of Tanzu Kubernetes including the deployment and configuration of Kubernetes clusters and containerised workloads. Good knowledge of vSphere administration including cluster configuration, networking set up, and vSAN storage management. Good experience with VMware Cloud Foundation, SDDC including its architecture, deployment, and operational management. Good understanding of workload domain management including deployment, expansion, and lifecycle maintenance. Good knowledge of networking concepts including VLANs and NSX T integration within a virtualised environment. Good knowledge of VMware Aria Operations (formerly vRealize Operations) for monitoring, automation, and optimisation of cloud environments. Good troubleshooting skills in VMware Cloud Foundation environments including identification and resolution of complex infrastructure issues. Good general knowledge of Microsoft stack technologies such as MS SQL, MS System Centre, Office365, and CLI tooling such as PowerShell. Good general knowledge of TCP/IP and networking technologies including switches and firewalls. Working knowledge of Linux system administration skills (Red Hat / Ubuntu / CentOS). Working knowledge of application deployment via SCCM. Experience in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). Experience on Secure LAN environments including security boundaries and rulesets. Experience of software maintenance and support to include servers, workstations, laptops, network, and peripheral devices. Experience in the installation and configuration of Microsoft Windows 10 and 11 workstations. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Microsoft and VMware Certifications. Agile Foundation & Practitioner Certifications. ADDITIONAL ATTRIBUTES Comfortable leading and line managing a technical team, setting clear expectations, modelling professional behaviours, and coaching team members to grow their skills and competencies, while continuing to act as a hands on SME. Confident in holding regular one to ones, supporting performance and development conversations, and creating an inclusive, accountable, and high performing team culture. Analytical, with the ability to narrow down root cause and resolve complex problems. Have a growth mindset, seeking to learn and further one's own skills and knowledge to tackle new and innovative technology and solutions. Proactive with a positive working attitude. Flexible and adaptable to change. Clearance Requirements Clearance for Role DV, UK National only. Benefits Contributory Pension Scheme Private Medical Insurance 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays) Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme) Flexible working hours Pay Range £61,500.00 - £78,800.00 (general guideline only; final offer may vary) Equal Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
Onyx-Conseil
Pennar, Dyfed
3rd Line Engineer Leader Must have an Active DV Clearance You will work across a broad range of Microsoft, VMware, and infrastructure technologies, supporting complex incidents, driving service improvements, and providing technical leadership. The position is ideal for an experienced 3rd Line Engineer looking to combine hands on technical expertise with team leadership responsibilities. Legacy infrastructure training will be provided where required. 3rd Line Engineer Leader Responsibilities Provide 3rd Line technical support across secure infrastructure environments. Support a high profile user community through an incident management system. Lead and mentor a team of 2nd Line Engineers. Manage technical escalations and provide guidance on complex support issues. Support VMware, Windows Server, and Microsoft infrastructure technologies. Troubleshoot infrastructure, Active Directory, and networking issues. Perform system administration, user management, and operational support activities. Contribute to service improvements and technical documentation. Participate in shift work where required. 3rd Line Engineer Leader Skills and Experience Strong experience providing 3rd Line infrastructure support. Experience leading, mentoring, or coaching technical support teams. Strong VMware experience including VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), vCenter, ESXi, and virtual infrastructure technologies. Experience with Windows Server 2019/2022, Microsoft Configuration Manager (MCM), SCOM, and Microsoft Exchange. Strong knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy (GPO), DNS, DFS, and User Account Management. Experience analysing Windows Server log files and troubleshooting enterprise infrastructure. Knowledge of Juniper networking technologies and infrastructure monitoring tools would be advantageous. Experience supporting legacy Microsoft technologies including Windows 7, Windows 10, and Windows Server 2008/2012 is desirable. Legacy infrastructure training will be provided. Excellent analytical, communication, customer service, and problem solving skills. Able to work independently while supporting a collaborative team environment. Successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.
3rd Line Engineer Leader Must have an Active DV Clearance You will work across a broad range of Microsoft, VMware, and infrastructure technologies, supporting complex incidents, driving service improvements, and providing technical leadership. The position is ideal for an experienced 3rd Line Engineer looking to combine hands on technical expertise with team leadership responsibilities. Legacy infrastructure training will be provided where required. 3rd Line Engineer Leader Responsibilities Provide 3rd Line technical support across secure infrastructure environments. Support a high profile user community through an incident management system. Lead and mentor a team of 2nd Line Engineers. Manage technical escalations and provide guidance on complex support issues. Support VMware, Windows Server, and Microsoft infrastructure technologies. Troubleshoot infrastructure, Active Directory, and networking issues. Perform system administration, user management, and operational support activities. Contribute to service improvements and technical documentation. Participate in shift work where required. 3rd Line Engineer Leader Skills and Experience Strong experience providing 3rd Line infrastructure support. Experience leading, mentoring, or coaching technical support teams. Strong VMware experience including VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), vCenter, ESXi, and virtual infrastructure technologies. Experience with Windows Server 2019/2022, Microsoft Configuration Manager (MCM), SCOM, and Microsoft Exchange. Strong knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy (GPO), DNS, DFS, and User Account Management. Experience analysing Windows Server log files and troubleshooting enterprise infrastructure. Knowledge of Juniper networking technologies and infrastructure monitoring tools would be advantageous. Experience supporting legacy Microsoft technologies including Windows 7, Windows 10, and Windows Server 2008/2012 is desirable. Legacy infrastructure training will be provided. Excellent analytical, communication, customer service, and problem solving skills. Able to work independently while supporting a collaborative team environment. Successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.
