Lead Infrastructure Engineer (Windows) - DV Cleared
*Watford (On-site)
*Up to £70,000 + Car Allowance
*To apply, email:
A nationally significant, highly secure government programme is seeking a Lead Infrastructure Engineer to take ownership of Windows-based infrastructure operations within a complex, mission-critical environment.
This is a key leadership role combining technical expertise and team management, offering the opportunity to work on large-scale infrastructure solutions that directly support critical defence outcomes.
Due to the nature of the work, active MoD DV clearance is required to start (single UK nationals only).
Key Responsibilities
*Lead, manage and mentor a Windows Infrastructure team, building strong technical capability
*Support full project lifecycle delivery including design, estimation, and implementation
*Ensure infrastructure services are delivered in line with agreed SLAs
*Act as an escalation point for technical issues and service challenges
*Produce and maintain operational and user documentation
*Collaborate with Architects, Designers, and Project Managers to validate and improve solutions
*Support pre-sales activities and ensure governance standards are met
Key Skills & Experience
*Strong expertise in Windows infrastructure technologies and best practices
*Extensive experience in enterprise infrastructure environments
*Proven capability in:
*Infrastructure administration
*Fault finding, diagnosis, and resolution
*Broad technical knowledge including:
*File & print services
*Thin client environments
*Messaging systems
*Virtualisation
*Hardware infrastructure
*Experience leading infrastructure projects using methodologies such as PRINCE2 or PMI
*Strong understanding of SLA-driven environments, governance, and compliance
Desirable Experience
*Previous team leadership or mentoring experience within infrastructure teams
*Experience contributing to pre-sales or solution design activities
*Degree or Diploma in Computer Science (or equivalent experience)