Senior Infrastructure Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the defence sector is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer with a focus on on-premises Windows infrastructure. This role is based in Newport or Stevenage for a 6-month contract starting in January. Candidates should have expertise in Windows Server and knowledge of security standards in enterprise environments. A daily rate of £500-£600 is offered, and an active SC clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Expertise in secure enterprise infrastructure engineering.
• Knowledge of government security standards.
• Strong documentation skills.

Skills

Engineering on-premises infrastructure

Windows Server (2016, 2019, 2022)

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

Group Policy

PowerShell scripting

Infrastructure automation

Troubleshooting capabilities

Tools

Hyper-V

VMware

Job description

Senior Infrastructure Engineer

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 (e.g., Veeam, DPM)
• Familiarity with Zero Trust security models and secure enclave architectures

Reasonable Adjustments

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