Lead IT Infrastructure Engineer

About the role

The Lead IT Infrastructure Engineer will head the Group Corporate TechOps team, ensuring the hybrid infrastructure that supports NCC Group’s divisions runs securely and reliably. You will design, install, configure and maintain cloud, virtualization, storage and server environments while collaborating with network and security specialists.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor physical and virtual network, server and cloud infrastructure to meet SLA targets.
• Patch, troubleshoot, document and secure hybrid environments, applying hardening standards.
• Install, test and roll‑out new solutions in both test and production settings.
• Provide 24/7 on‑call escalation support for Service Desk engineers.
• Manage fault escalation, change requests and capacity planning, ensuring timely responses.
• Participate in project delivery, offering expert advice on design and implementation.

Required skills

• Server 2012‑2022, DHCP, DNS, Group Policy, Firewalling.
• vSphere virtualization.
• Microsoft Azure, Azure AD/Entra, Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, Teams).
• TCP/IP networking and routing (CCNA‑level knowledge preferred).
• HP/Dell datacentre servers and blades – hardware support, build and configuration.
• Linux operating systems, SQL, web servers, proxies and containerisation.
• Cloud platforms: AWS, GCP.
• Automation tools: Ansible, Puppet, Chef.
• Version control with Git.
• SSL certificate authorities.
• Familiarity with ITIL change‑management processes and security hardening.

What we offer

• Competitive salary aligned with experience.
• Flexible working hours and hybrid remote‑office arrangement.
• 26 vacation days, 8 % holiday pay and a favourable pension scheme.
• Professional development through training, TechTalks, events and the Fox Academy.
• Laptop, business phone (reimbursement up to €25/month) and remote‑work allowance.
• Performance bonus, profit sharing and daily office lunches.