Location: Lincoln (5 days per week onsite) Duration: 6 month initial contract IR35: Inside IR35 Clearance: SC required before start Overview: Our client, a leading defence company, are looking for an Infrastructure Deployment Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. Although positioned within the Software function, this is fundamentally an IT Infrastructure & Systems Deployment role, focused on delivering pre‑configured products into live client sites and ensuring they operate effectively in service. Key Responsibilities: Deployment & Commissioning - Install, configure, and commission applications and supporting infrastructure within customer environments. Deploy pre‑configured products into live sites and verify successful operation. Conduct functional testing once solutions are in service. Infrastructure Support - Maintain project IT infrastructure including servers, workstations, networks, and applications. Ensure high availability of infrastructure during live projects and training activities. Manage patching, updates, and performance optimisation. Troubleshoot issues across hardware, software, and networks. Technical Assurance & Documentation - Identify and mitigate potential IT risks before and during deployments. Support site acceptance testing and formal defect/query resolution. Maintain accurate engineering documentation, configuration records, and installation notes. Customer & Team Collaboration - Provide technical support to customers and deployed teams. Deliver end‑user support and informal on‑the‑job training to UK and international colleagues. Work closely with local teams, broader Leonardo engineering sites, and customer stakeholders. Offer expert technical advice around infrastructure integration. Required Skills & Experience: Windows Server & Windows 10 administration Backup and recovery management Physical & virtualised environments (e.g., VMware, servers, network appliances) Windows domain services: DNS, DHCP, WSUS, Exchange, SQL Server Application deployment & virtualisation technologies (e.g., VMware Horizon, Citrix) Networking fundamentals: IPv4/IPv6 VLANs Routing & switching Network security concepts Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making ability Self‑motivated, proactive, and able to work independently Clear written and verbal communication skills Collaborative and supportive team player Interested? Apply today via the link provided!