Junior Infrastructure Engineer – (With training)

NETbuilder; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

NETbuilder in Farnborough is seeking a Junior Infrastructure Engineer. No prior infrastructure experience is required. You’ll complete a 7-week technical training programme, designed and delivered by our IT professionals, to start your career in Infrastructure Engineering.

You’ll learn Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, VMware, and Microsoft 365, with on-the-job development and mentoring as you support Windows environments and projects.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in IT and technology.
• Strong willingness to learn and adapt.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Curiosity and initiative to explore new tech.
• Interest in infrastructure, systems administration or cloud tech.

Responsibilities

• Support Windows Server and Active Directory environments.
• Monitor and troubleshoot infrastructure issues.
• Assist with maintenance and projects while developing skills.
• Collaborate with senior engineers on client sites.

Skills

Genuine interest in IT

Willingness to learn

Communication

Teamwork

Curiosity and initiative

Tools

Windows Server

Active Directory

DNS/DHCP

VMware

Microsoft 365

Job description

Start: 17th August 2026

We’re looking for a Junior Infrastructure Engineer to join one of our fast-growing IT consulting clients in Farnborough. No previous Infrastructure Engineering experience is required. Before joining the client, you'll complete a 7-week technical training programme, designed and delivered by our team of experienced IT professionals, giving you the practical skills and knowledge to start your career in Infrastructure Engineering.

We're looking for people who are passionate about technology, enjoy solving problems and are keen to learn. Your experience could come from a degree, apprenticeship, college course, certification, home lab, personal project or self-study.

What you’ll learn:

During training and continued on-the-job development, you'll gain experience with:

• Windows Server & Windows operating systems
• Active Directory
• DNS & DHCP
• VMware virtualisation
• Microsoft 365
• IT security

What we’re looking for:

• Genuine interest in IT and technology
• Strong willingness to learn
• Logical approach to problem-solving
• Good communication and teamwork
• Curiosity and initiative
• Interest in infrastructure, systems administration or cloud technologies

Desirable, but not essential: exposure to Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, networking, VMware/Hyper-V, Linux or PowerShell.

The role:

Following training, you will work alongside experienced Infrastructure Engineers, supporting Windows Server and Active Directory environments, monitoring infrastructure, troubleshooting issues, assisting with maintenance and projects, and continuing to develop your technical skills.

• 7 weeks of structured technical training
• £27,000 on successful completion and client assignment
• £30,000 after 12 months onsite
• Ongoing mentoring and career development
• Opportunities to gain industry-recognised certifications

Please note:

Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have or be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance. More details relating to UK Security Clearance can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/security-vetting-and-clearance