Lead Infrastructure Engineer in Cardiff

Lead Infrastructure Engineer

Cardiff - Hybrid - FTC

Up to £50,000

VIQU has partnered with a leading Healthcare organisation in Wales to recruit Lead Infrastructure Engineer on a fixed‑term basis. These roles sit within a high‑performing Digital Services team supporting critical healthcare services across cancer care and the Welsh Blood Service. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced infrastructure professionals to take a senior role within a secure, complex environment, driving operational stability and infrastructure improvement across a hybrid estate.

Key Responsibilities for Lead Infrastructure Engineer

• Provide expert support across enterprise infrastructure services
• Lead complex incident resolution and root cause analysis
• Design, support and improve on‑premise, cloud and hybrid infrastructure
• Ensure systems are secure, resilient, and meet SLAs
• Contribute to infrastructure projects from design through to delivery
• Work closely with stakeholders and suppliers to deliver service improvements
• Support continuous improvement and mentoring within the team
• Participate in an on‑call rota as required

Key Requirements for Lead Infrastructure Engineer

• Senior IT Infrastructure experience in enterprise environments
• Strong knowledge of on‑premise, cloud and hybrid infrastructure
• Azure (via MSP), Windows Server, Hyper‑V/VMware
• Veeam backup and recovery experience
• Microsoft 365 (M365) administration
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
• Experience with ITIL or structured service environments
• Understanding of security, compliance, and infrastructure life cycle management
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills