Contract IT Infrastructure Engineer Duration: 3-6 months Location: Poole, Dorset. 5 days per week in the office IR35 status: Inside IR35 A growing client is looking for an experienced contract IT Infrastructure Engineer to join their busy IT team on an interim basis. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys taking ownership of infrastructure, security, and operational support across both on-prem and cloud technologies. The contract IT Infrastructure Engineer will play a key role in maintaining and improving the organisation's infrastructure estate, supporting critical systems, and ensuring a secure, stable, and high-performing IT environment. Key Responsibilities Provide 2nd/3rd line infrastructure support across servers, networking, cloud, and end-user environments Manage and resolve incidents through the ITSM platform, ensuring excellent service delivery Maintain and support Windows Server environments, virtual infrastructure, and Microsoft 365 technologies Configure, troubleshoot, and support networking technologies including firewalls, VPNs, VLANs, WAN/LAN, and switching Manage Azure, Intune, Autopilot, Hybrid AD, and Azure Virtual Desktop environments Oversee patch management, backups, disaster recovery, and system monitoring Support cybersecurity initiatives including vulnerability remediation, access control, and security compliance Assist with maintaining ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus accreditations Produce and maintain technical documentation, policies, and procedures Work closely with third-party suppliers and support partners Key Skills You must have strong hands-on experience across a broad infrastructure environment including: Windows Server 2019/2022 Microsoft Azure & Microsoft 365 Administration Azure Entra Hybrid AD Intune, Autopilot & MDM VMware/vSphere Cisco networking technologies including firewalls, VPNs, routing & VLANs Active Directory & Group Policy PowerShell scripting Backup & Disaster Recovery solutions Microsoft Defender & Sentinel Cyber security standards including ISO27001 & Cyber Essentials Plus SharePoint Online Patch management & vulnerability remediation SAN/NAS storage technologies SSL certificates & SSO provisioning This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced contract Infrastructure Engineer looking for an immediate contract role within a forward-thinking organisation. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.