Lead IT Infrastructure Engineer

Lead IT Infrastructure Engineer - up to £65,000 + Benefits

? Hampshire | Permanent | Hybrid Working

Are you a senior infrastructure professional ready to step into a hands-on leadership role?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a modern, mixed on-prem and cloud environment for a respected technology-driven organisation that values innovation, reliability, and teamwork.

The Role

As Lead IT Infrastructure Engineer, you'll oversee the design, implementation, and ongoing improvement of the company's core infrastructure.

You'll lead a small team of engineers, set technical direction, and ensure systems remain secure, scalable, and high-performing.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on the design, architecture, and delivery of infrastructure solutions across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments.

• Manage core infrastructure services: servers (Windows/Linux), networking, storage, firewalls, backups, and disaster recovery.

• Oversee virtualization platforms (VMware / Hyper-V) and cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP).

• Drive automation using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and PowerShell.

• Maintain monitoring and alerting systems to ensure 24/7 availability.

• Champion security best practices and support compliance (ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials+).

• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and Tier-3 escalation support to the wider IT team.

What You'll Bring

• 7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure engineering or systems administration.

• Proven background leading or mentoring technical teams in a multi-site business.

• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP).

• Strong scripting or automation skills (PowerShell, Bash, or Python).

• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.

• Relevant certifications (MCSE, CCNA/CCNP, ITIL, Azure/AWS Solutions Architect) are beneficial.

Why Apply?

• Salary up to £65,000, depending on experience.

• Work within a forward-thinking, collaborative IT function.

• Real influence on infrastructure strategy and modernisation.

• Opportunity to lead, mentor, and shape technical direction.