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Lead Infrastructure Engineer / Team Lead (Forward Deployed) Tech Services

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About Rowden

We’re building the next UK-headquartered engineering powerhouse.  

There is a gulf between the needs of mission-focused organisations and the development and delivery of the critical technology they rely on. The consequences of this are felt acutely by underserved frontline operators, demanding a new breed of engineering enterprise to bridge this divide. 

Rowden exists to meet this need. We design and build systems, infrastructure, and applications to deliver mission advantage to those working to protect the security of the UK and its allies. Rowden is setting a new standard in government technology provision: hyper-efficient engineering, better customer relationships, and rapid assimilation of commercial technology. 

Our team of Forward Deployed Specialists 

Join Rowden’s Forward Deployed Team and work where the action is.  

You'll collaborate directly with customers on-site, tackling their most complex technology challenges. From diagnosing critical issues to deploying innovative solutions, you'll be at the forefront of solving real-world problems that matter. If you're hands-on, thrive in fast-paced environments, and want to see the impact of your work up close – this is the team for you.  

What’s in It for You: 
  • Impact and Purpose: Your work makes a difference — directly supporting defence, national security, and frontline operators. 
  • Professional Growth: Experience faster learning, deeper technical challenges, and exposure to real-world constraints that sharpen your skills. 
  • Team Expansion: Be part of a growing team that’s delivering results and scaling up. Help us shape what forward deployment looks like as we expand into new projects and new regions. 
The Role: Principal Infrastructure Engineer / Team Lead 

As a Forward Deployed Principal Infrastructure Engineer, you will oversee the design, build, management, and support of critical on-premises IT infrastructure for our customer. You’ll lead a small, specialist team to manage a system relied upon by hundreds of deployed users. With your solid technical experience, you will be able to provide authoritative technical leadership to the project, navigate considerable uncertainty, and deliver results for the customer. For the right person, this is an awesome opportunity to have a real impact in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment. 

You will require extensive knowledge across a wide range of security classification domains, including workload virtualisation, enterprise operating systems, advanced networking concepts, and hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI). Breadth of experience in areas such as high availability (HA), fault-tolerant systems, and software-defined networking (e.g., SD-WAN) is highly valuable. Key skills include strong troubleshooting capabilities, effective problem management, and the ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Additionally, you must excel at breaking down complex tasks into manageable workloads, empowering junior IT engineers to contribute effectively while developing their expertise. 

Your initial deployment is anticipated to be on-site in the West Midlands for approximately two years, working within a hybrid team of contractors and military personnel for a government organisation. While this role offers hybrid working options, it requires a minimum of 4 days per week on-site. Candidates must be willing to obtain a UKNSV security clearance with SC being essential, and DV clearance desirable. You do not have to have worked on customer sites or in a consultancy role previously. 

More information about security clearance is available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels 

Key areas of responsibility

As Rowden’s Lead Infrastructure Engineer/Team Lead, you will be responsible for: 
  • Maintain and optimise the IT infrastructure, ensuring it remains robust and scalable. This includes managing configuration changes, performing system upgrades, and implementing infrastructure-as-code (IaC) practices to streamline deployment and consistency. 
  • Lead troubleshooting and fault resolution processes using systematic and logical approaches. Ensure timely identification and resolution of issues to minimise downtime and improve overall system reliability. 
  • Design, develop, and deploy new infrastructure components such as network devices, virtual machines, containers, and orchestration workflows. Use tools such as CI/CD pipelines to automate and enhance deployment efficiency. Produce detailed system diagrams and documentation, adhering to high standards of accuracy and diligence. 
  • Implement and maintain robust monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to provide real-time insights into system performance. Enable proactive responses to potential issues, preventing system outages and optimising uptime. 
  • You will be responsible for driving the implementation of Agile and DevOps processes within the team, promoting iterative workflows, continuous feedback, and cross-functional collaboration. Act as a champion for fostering a culture of adaptability, shared ownership, and continuous improvement to enhance operational efficiency and delivery quality. 
  • Develop and standardise build processes for end-user devices to ensure secure and consistent integration with Private Cloud infrastructure. Provide detailed guides and workflows for seamless adoption by other team members. 

Working at Rowden

We are committed to building a flexible, inclusive, and enabling company. Our aim is to create a diverse team of talented people with unique skills, experience, and backgrounds, so please apply and come as you are!
 
Rowden is a Disability Confident Committed company, and we actively encourage people with disabilities and health conditions to apply for our roles. Please let us know your requirements early on so that we can make sure you have everything you need up front to help make the recruitment process and experience as easy as possible.
 
Finally, if you feel that you don’t meet all the criteria included above but have transferable skills and relevant experience, we’d still love to hear from you!
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