Infrastructure Engineer

LA International; Greater London; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

LA International is recruiting for an Infrastructure Engineering Specialist on a 12-month contract located in Ipswich/London. The role operates Inside IR35 with a DV security requirement.

The successful candidate will lead the full lifecycle of complex infrastructure systems, focusing on resilience, security, and performance. Key responsibilities include driving automation (IaC), multi-vendor integration, and translating technical complexity into clear business value, while maintaining high

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead the full lifecycle-design, build, commissioning, and live operations of complex engineering or infrastructure systems.
• Strong knowledge of Building Management Systems, Central Monitoring platforms, CCTV, or equivalent critical control environments.
• Experience in high-availability, mission-critical environments with emphasis on resilience, uptime and security.
• Deep understanding of physical and system security principles, with risk mitigation skills.
• Track record of driving automation and Infrastructure as Code to reduce manual intervention and improve operations.
• Ability to design and integrate multi-vendor systems into cohesive, scalable platforms.
• Able to translate technical complexity into business value and influence stakeholders across engineering, security, and operations.
• Focus on service assurance, proactive monitoring, and continuous optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle design, build, commissioning and live operations of complex infrastructure systems.
• Drive automation and IaC to improve operational performance.
• Design and integrate multi-vendor systems into cohesive platforms.
• Communicate technical concepts into business value and influence stakeholders.
• Ensure high availability, security and proactive monitoring of services.

Skills

Leadership

Lifecycle design

Building Management Systems

CCTV / critical control

High availability / mission critical

Security principles

Infrastructure as Code

Multi-vendor integration

Business value communication

Monitoring & optimisation

Job description

Infrastructure Engineering Specialist

Inside IR35

Location: Ipswich/London

Security: DV

Rate Per day £500-£600

Duration - 12 months

Essential experience

• Proven ability to lead the full lifecycle-design, build, commissioning, and live operations-of complex engineering or infrastructure systems.
• Strong technical knowledge of Building Management Systems, Central Monitoring platforms, CCTV, or equivalent critical control environments.
• Experience operating within high-availability, mission-critical environments where resilience, uptime, and security are non-negotiable.
• Deep understanding of physical and system security principles, with the ability to identify, mitigate, and manage operational risk.
• Track record of driving automation and Infrastructure as Code, reducing manual intervention, and improving operational performance at scale.
• Ability to design and integrate complex, multi-vendor systems into cohesive, scalable, and future-ready platforms.
• Ability to translate technical complexity into clear business value and influence stakeholders across engineering, security, and operations.
• Focus on service assurance, proactive monitoring, and continuous optimisation to enhance availability and performance.

Desirable experience

• Networking, security, and identity management
• Experience in regulated or customer-critical environments
• Leadership or mentoring experience

Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.