Newport or Stevenage
£500-£600/day Inside IR-35
Active SC required
6 month contract - January start
Sanderson Government and Defence are supporting a long standing consultancy client of ours in their search for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer with an on-prem windows bias to start in the new year.
Essential Skills & Experience
Demonstrated expertise in engineering on-premises infrastructure within secure enterprise environments
In-depth knowledge of Windows Server (2016, 2019, 2022), Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy
Hands-on experience with virtualization technologies such as Hyper-V and VMware
Proficient in PowerShell Scripting and infrastructure automation practices
Solid understanding of Defence or government-level security standards and compliance frameworks
Strong troubleshooting capabilities and well-developed documentation skills
Desirable Skills
Previous involvement in Defence, Aerospace, or Government sector projects
Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent
Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions (eg, Veeam, DPM)
Familiarity with Zero Trust security models and secure enclave architectures
Reasonable Adjustments:
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