Server Infrastructure Engineer

CBSbutler; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 101,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

CBSbutler is seeking a Server Infrastructure Engineer on-site in Blandford Forum to manage and secure testbed environments supporting Defence CIS activities. The role covers on-premises and cloud infrastructure, Windows and Linux VMs, and secure laptop provisioning for developers, with MOD security standards in place.

Ideal candidates bring MOD CIS experience, Linux and AD expertise, and a solid understanding of cloud platforms (Azure/Oracle) and virtualisation tools.

Qualifications

• MOD CIS experience i.e. BCIP, OpNET.
• Knowledge of Linux architectures and CLI usage.
• Active Directory knowledge and server management.
• Understanding AI use cases and LLM functionality.
• Networking knowledge at CCNA level.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain on-premise server infrastructure and virtual environments.
• Support cloud-hosted development and test environments on MOD-approved platforms.
• Build, configure, secure, and maintain Windows and Linux VMs.
• Provision and support secure developer laptops per MOD standards.
• Ensure secure remote access for authorised users.
• Conduct vulnerability management and cyber security assurance activities.
• Maintain infrastructure documentation and diagrams.
• Support CIS capabilities for exercises and development activities.
• Assist with AI-enabled development environments and supporting infrastructure.
• Collaborate with engineering, development, and security teams to ensure service availability.

Skills

MOD CIS experience (BCIP, OpNET)

Linux (CLI)

Active Directory

AI use cases & LLM

Networking (CCNA level)

Tools

ProxMox Hypervisor

Kubernetes

Azure Cloud

Oracle Cloud

Databases

APIs for interoperability

Job description

Server Infrastructure Engineer +9 months + +On site in Blandford +SC cleared role +Outside IR35 +£550 - £600 a day We are seeking a skilled and motivated Server Infrastructure Engineer to support the management, maintenance, and assurance of secure testbed environments that enable critical digital development, integration, and innovation activities within the Defence sector. Working as part of a specialist engineering team, you will be responsible for maintaining both on-premise and cloud-hosted infrastructure environments, ensuring secure, reliable, and continuous support for development activities, testing, exercises, and emerging AI capabilities. This is an exciting opportunity for an infrastructure professional with Defence CIS experience who enjoys working across server technologies, cloud platforms, virtualisation, networking, and cyber security.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain on-premise server infrastructure, virtual environments, and deployable systems.
• Support cloud-hosted development and test environments within MOD-approved platforms.
• Build, configure, secure, and maintain Windows and Linux virtual machines.
• Provision and support secure developer laptops in accordance with MOD security standards.
• Ensure secure remote access capabilities for authorised users.
• Conduct vulnerability management activities and support cyber security assurance requirements.
• Maintain infrastructure documentation, architecture diagrams, and configuration records.
• Support deployable CIS capabilities for exercises, demonstrations, and development activities.
• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of AI-enabled development environments and supporting infrastructure.
• Work closely with engineering, development, and security teams to ensure service availability and compliance.

Essential Skills and Experience

• MOD CIS experience i.e. BCIP, OpNET.
• Knowledge of various Linux architectures and use of CLi
• Experience building and managing virtual machines (Windows and Linux)
• Laptop builds (install and securing)
• Active Directory
• Understanding of AI use cases and LLM functionality
• Desired knowledge and skills Kubernetes experience, installing and maintenance of clusters
• ProxMox Hypervisor
• Server Installation and management
• Networks (CCNA level)
• LDG, CTG and BCIP
• Cloud Architecture (Azure and Oracle)
• Databases
• Use of APIs for interoperability between applications