Contract Infrastructure Engineer – DV Cleared

Searchability; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist technical consultancy in Cheltenham seeks a DV Cleared Infrastructure Engineer for a 12-month contract (likely extensions). The role involves supporting a secure virtualised environment with VMware, Windows, and Linux, requiring strong IT Operations experience in regulated settings. The position offers up to £565 per day and involves working on high-impact national security programmes.

Benefits

Long-term contract stability

Opportunity to work on high-impact national security programmes

Access to cutting-edge infrastructure and technologies

Qualifications

• Previous experience in IT Operations within secure/regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of VMware, Windows, and Linux administration.
• Active DV Clearance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate and improve a secure virtualised environment.
• Provide operational support across a broad tech stack.
• Manage critical infrastructure for high-assurance systems.

Skills

Infrastructure Engineer

VMware

Windows Server

Linux

DevOps Support

ITIL

Secure Environments

Docker

Kubernetes

Veeam

DV Cleared

Job description

Contract Infrastructure Engineer – DV Cleared

Key Highlights:

12-month contract with likely extensions Up to £565 per day (Inside IR35) On-site role in Cheltenham supporting mission-critical secure environments Requires active DV clearance

ABOUT THE CLIENT:
Our client is a specialist technical consultancy with a longstanding presence in the National Security space. Their teams work at the heart of the UK’s most vital defence and intelligence operations, delivering high-impact solutions across secure environments. They are looking to onboard a DV Cleared Infrastructure Engineer to support continued delivery within one of their most critical programmes.

THE BENEFITS:

Long-term contract stability Opportunity to work on high-impact national security programmes Work within a collaborative and elite technical team Access to cutting-edge infrastructure and technologies THE INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER ROLE:
As an Infrastructure Engineer, you’ll join a dynamic onsite team responsible for the operation, improvement and automation of a secure virtualised environment. You’ll provide operational support across a broad tech stack including VMware, Windows, Linux and containerised platforms, proactively managing critical infrastructure for high-assurance systems. You'll also play a key role in change implementation, automation, stakeholder interaction and environment stability.

INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

Previous experience in IT Operations within secure / regulated environments (e.g. defence or national security) Strong knowledge of VMware (ESXi, vCenter, NSX / VCF) Windows and Linux administration (AD, DNS, DHCP, PKI) Backup and monitoring tools (e.g. Veeam, Nagios) Awareness of Docker/Kubernetes, Networking and Cyber Security principles Familiarity with ITIL practices and supporting DevOps teams Strong interpersonal and documentation skills Active DV Clearance is essential TO BE CONSIDERED:
Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via [e-mail]. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

KEY SKILLS
Infrastructure Engineer, VMware, Windows Server, Linux, DevOps Support, ITIL, Secure Environments, VCF, Docker, Kubernetes, Veeam, DV Cleared, NSD