Lead Infrastructure Engineer

Lead Infrastructure Engineer Location: Cannock (Fully On-Site) We’re working with a well-established and growing organisation looking to hire a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to take ownership of their core infrastructure environment. This is a hands-on, senior-level role focused on designing, building, and improving infrastructure rather than simply supporting existing systems. You’ll work closely with the Head of Technology and act as a key technical lead within the team, playing a key role in both day-to-day operations and longer-term improvements. The Role This position is centred around ownership and delivery. You will take responsibility for both the network and server environment, acting as a senior escalation point while also driving improvements across the estate. Key responsibilities include: * Designing and implementing infrastructure solutions * Owning network and server environments * Acting as an escalation point for complex technical issues * Supporting and guiding other team members * Driving continuous improvements across a largely on-prem environment Alongside this, there are several upcoming projects which will provide strong technical exposure, including a network refresh, improvements to backup and disaster recovery, a telephony rollout across multiple sites, and longer-term cloud initiatives. What We’re Looking For We’re specifically looking for someone who has built and delivered infrastructure environments, not just maintained them. You’ll bring strong technical capability across: * Networking (firewalls, switching, routing) * Windows Server and Active Directory * Virtualisation (VMware preferred) * On-prem or hybrid infrastructure environments In addition, you’ll likely have: * Experience owning or leading infrastructure projects * A hands-on, delivery-focused background * Strong troubleshooting capability across complex environments * A clear and confident communication style Important to Know This is a fully on-site role based in Cannock and will suit someone who enjoys being hands-on and close to the environment. It is not a cloud-first or DevOps-focused position, and is better suited to someone with a strong infrastructure and networking background. Why Join? This role offers genuine ownership of infrastructure, the opportunity to shape and improve the environment, and exposure to meaningful technical projects within a stable and well-established business