Infrastructure Team Leader - Security Remediation at Next Plc

Enderby, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jul, 26

Salary

63000.0

Posted On

02 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Team leadership, Security remediation, Infrastructure management, Cloud technologies, Network architecture, ITIL processes, Change management, Incident management, Problem management, Vendor management, Troubleshooting, Technical documentation, Budget management, Capacity planning, Coaching, Communication

Industry

Description

THE ROLE As the Team Leader for Security Remediation, you will play a vital part in safeguarding NEXT Technology. Your primary mission is to ensure the security, stability and peak performance of our infrastructure across on-premise, cloud, and hybrid environments. Working closely with our IT Security teams, you will provide a resilient foundation for the entire business, tackling everything from proactive vendor patching to reactive responses and third-party audits. We are dedicated to your growth and will support you in a collaborative environment that encourages continuous learning. WHAT YOU’LL TAKE ON Enacting our core behaviours brings the NEXT employee experience to life. In this role, you will: * Lead and inspire a team of up to 10 technical engineers, providing the coaching and feedback they need to thrive together. * Drive remediation by ensuring all assets are up to date and addressing vulnerabilities promptly to make an impact. * Manage operational standards through proactive monitoring to resolve issues before they affect our services. * Collaborate across the business with stakeholders and vendors to prioritise infrastructure needs and execute essential upgrades. * Oversee estate health by managing certificates and maintaining accurate technical documentation. * Support major incidents by leading troubleshooting efforts to ensure timely service restoration when it matters most. * Foster a positive culture through daily stand-ups and regular one-to-one meetings, ensuring the team remains aligned and motivated. WHAT YOU'LL BRING We know everyone is at their best when they are being themselves. To succeed in this role, you will need: * Proven leadership and the ability to delegate effectively while maintaining an ego-free team environment. * Strong technical foundations in core infrastructure and a conceptual understanding of cloud technologies and network architecture. * Operational expertise in ITIL processes, specifically regarding change, incident, and problem management. * A problem-solving mindset that allows you to find innovative solutions to complex challenges. * Clear communication skills to act as a point of escalation and translate complex issues for everyone. * Organisational discipline with a keen eye for detail when managing infrastructure capacity and budgets. * A commitment to growth, staying curious about emerging industry trends and always looking for ways to evolve our processes. #LI-LE1 #LI-Hybrid You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global! * 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT) * Company performance based bonus * Sharesave scheme * On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas * 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty * Early VIP access to sale stock * Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops * Restaurants with great food at amazing prices * Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services * Free on-site parking * Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing * Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification * Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store * Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other * Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change. We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.

Responsibilities

The Infrastructure Team Leader will manage a team of 10 engineers to ensure the security, stability, and performance of on-premise and cloud infrastructure. They are responsible for driving vulnerability remediation, managing operational standards, and leading major incident troubleshooting.