Senior Infrastructure Engineer

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

Job summary

A consulting firm is looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to support a long-standing client. The role requires expertise in on-premises infrastructure, particularly with Windows Server and security standards. Candidates should have strong troubleshooting skills and knowledge of virtualization technologies. This is a 6-month contract with a daily rate of £500-£600.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in on-premises infrastructure within secure enterprise environments.
• In-depth knowledge of security standards and compliance frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with virtualization technologies.

Skills

On-premises infrastructure expertise

Windows Server (2016, 2019, 2022)

Active Directory

PowerShell scripting

Virtualisation technologies (Hyper-V, VMware)

Troubleshooting capabilities

Tools

Veeam

DPM

Job description

Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Stevenage or Newport

£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 virtualisation 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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