Job Title: Windows & Linux Infrastructure Engineer
Clearance Type: Active SC Clearance
Location: Hybrid - Cirencester, Gloucestershire (mostly remote & expenses for all site travel)
Day Rate: £340 per day - payable to Limited Company / Outside IR35
Duration: 12 months initially
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Start Date: ASAP
Overview
We are looking for experienced SC Cleared Infrastructure Engineers / 3rd Line Server Engineers to support a large‑scale Windows & Linux server migration. This is a hands‑on Infrastructure Engineer role focused on server configuration, validating automation, troubleshooting issues, and supporting the new environment post‑migration.
Key Responsibilities
* Support migration of Windows & Linux servers to a new environment
* Validate automated migrations (Quest) and resolve any failures manually
* Migrate core services including Active Directory, DNS, file systems, and storage
* Troubleshoot and resolve OS‑level and migration issues
* Support application teams with integration and post‑migration stabilisation
* Configure environments for high availability, patching, backup, and monitoring
* Identify risks, gaps, and dependencies across the environment
* Support separation activities and ensure production readiness
* Maintain documentation and contribute to knowledge transfer
Requirements
* Previous experience as an Infrastructure Engineer or 3rd Line Server Engineer
* Active SC Clearance
* Strong Windows Server skills – Active Directory, DNS, GPO
* Strong Linux administration skills – RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu
* Proven large‑scale migration experience
* Experience with automation tools (e.g. Quest)
* Knowledge of HA, backup, monitoring, performance tuning
* Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
* Able to validate and challenge automation
* Confident working with application teams and stakeholders
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