Infrastructure Engineer - SC Cleared

Sanderson Government & Defence; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence contractor is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer in Newport. This critical role involves taking ownership of the BMC Remedy platform while ensuring stability, performance, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has strong skills in Windows administration, VMware, SQL Server, and PowerShell scripting. Excellent opportunity for those who enjoy complex, high-security environments and strive for continuous improvement in IT services. Required UKSV SC clearance.

Qualifications

• Experienced in supporting defence-sector clients in complex IT environments.
• Ability to take technical ownership of ITSM platforms.
• Experience working to tight SLAs is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Take technical ownership of the BMC Remedy platform.
• Ensure stability, performance, and continuous improvement.
• Support incident resolution and service requests.

Skills

Windows administration (Level 1/2)

VMware

SQL Server (Level 1)

PowerShell scripting

Networking (Level 1)

Strong understanding of ITIL principles

Tools

BMC Remedy

Job description

Overview

Position: Infrastructure Engineer
Location: Newport (2 /3 days onsite per week)
Day Rate: £350-£400 p.d inside IR35
UKSV SC Clearance Required

We're looking for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to support a major defence-sector client. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a complex, high-security environment and enjoys owning and enhancing critical ITSM platforms.

The Role

Youll take technical ownership of the BMC Remedy platform, ensuring stability, performance, and continuous improvement. Your work will span administration, workflow development, integrations, upgrades, and environment management. Youll also support incident resolution, service requests, reporting, and compliance activities.

Essential Skills

• Windows administration (Level 1/2)
• VMware
• SQL Server (Level 1)
• PowerShell scripting
• Networking (Level 1)
• Strong understanding of ITIL principles

Desirable

• Hands-on experience with BMC Remedy
• Background working to tight SLAs

To learn more, please reach out to Tom Royston via email on [e-mail]

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