Senior Infrastructure Engineer SC Cleared

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

Job summary

A leading defence services provider in Newport is seeking a seasoned Senior Infrastructure Engineer. This role requires deep expertise in Exchange and Active Directory, along with strong skills in various security technologies. Candidates will work in a high-trust environment, collaborating with experts while contributing to mission-critical projects. The role offers a competitive daily rate inside IR35 and immediate start.

Benefits

Work with cutting-edge technologies

Collaborative, purpose-driven team

Competitive day rate

Qualifications

• Strong grasp of security technologies and Windows Server.
• Prior experience in virtualized environments required.
• Ability to handle SC Clearance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support national defense infrastructure.
• Deliver secure, scalable solutions in a team.
• Collaboration with experts in a high-impact environment.

Skills

Mastery of Exchange 2010 / 2016

AD (Multi-Forest)

GPO

PowerShell

SSO

PKI

DNS

Windows Server (2012-2025)

VMware

Trend IMSVA

Enterprise Vault

MECM

Sendmail

IronPorts

Microsoft certifications

Job description

Position: Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Newport

Salary: £500 to £600 p.d inside IR35

Security Clearance: SC Clearance Required

About the Role

Step into a mission-critical role supporting national defence infrastructure. We're seeking a seasoned engineer with deep expertise in Exchange, Active Directory, and virtualised environments to join a high-trust team delivering secure, scalable solutions.

What you'll bring

• Mastery of Exchange 2010 / 2016, AD (Multi-Forest), GPO, and PowerShell


• Strong grasp of SSO, PKI, DNS, and Windows Server (2012-2025)


• Experience with VMware, Trend IMSVA, and Enterprise Vault


• Bonus points for MECM, Sendmail, IronPorts, and Microsoft certs

Why this role?

• Work with cutting-edge tech in a secure, high-impact environment


• Collaborate with experts in a fast-paced, purpose-driven team


• Competitive day rate Defence sector client Immediate start

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