SC Infrastructure Engineer

2 weeks ago

Farnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom Experis UK Full time £60,000 - £120,000 per year

**Job Title: SC Cleared Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Farnborough

Duration: Initially until January 2026 with possibility to extend until the end of Summer

Rate: Up to £470 per day via an approved umbrella company
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced
Infrastructure Engineer**
to lead the design, deployment, and support of enterprise-level infrastructure solutions across on-premise and cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data center operations, cloud migration (particularly Azure), virtualization technologies, and infrastructure architecture using the TOGAF model. This role involves both strategic planning and hands-on implementation, with a focus on stability, scalability, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Architect, deploy, and maintain infrastructure solutions across on-premise and cloud platforms (Azure).
  • Lead and support BAU operations, ensuring high availability and performance of systems.
  • Design and implement virtualization solutions using Hyper-V and VMware clusters.
  • Manage enterprise storage systems (SAN, NAS, DAS) and backup/DR solutions (Veeam, Veritas, CommVault).
  • Administer core services including Active Directory, Exchange, SCCM, SCOM, IIS, and SQL Server.
  • Oversee network infrastructure including firewalls (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Fortinet), switches (Cisco Catalyst, Juniper), and load balancers (KEMP, Citrix NetScaler).
  • Provide mentorship and documentation to support knowledge transfer and team development.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to assess infrastructure needs and deliver tailored solutions.
  • Monitor systems using tools such as SolarWinds, PRTG, and SCOM.
  • Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices across all systems.

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Strong knowledge of Windows Server , Linux/Unix (Ubuntu/Redhat).
  • Proven experience with cloud technologies (Azure IAAS, ASR, Office 365).
  • Expertise in virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V), storage, and backup technologies.
  • Solid understanding of networking protocols and technologies (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs).
  • Experience with enterprise monitoring and management tools.
  • Proficiency in scripting and automation (PowerShell, Bash).
  • Familiarity with telecom systems (Cisco VOIP, PBX, Mitel).
  • Strong documentation and communication skills.

Desirable Qualifications

  • TOGAF certification or equivalent architectural framework experience.
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator / Architect.
  • VMware Certified Professional (VCP).
  • ITIL Foundation or higher.
  • Experience with MDM solutions (Intune, AirWatch).

Personal Attributes

  • Analytical and solution-oriented mindset.
  • Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

If this is the role for you please submit your CV at your earliest convenience.

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