Infrastructure Engineer

Contract Infrastructure Engineer – (Windows/Linux) Bristol HQ - 4 days a week onsite (Condensed hours or 5 days a week onsite) Long term contract (March 2027 expiry) SC Clearance is essential Up to £650 p/d Inside IR35 A leading Defence prime based in the Bristol area are looking to onboard a security cleared Infrastructure Engineer on a long term contract to support an ongoing programme.

This is a highly hands-on role requiring strong experience across Windows and Linux infrastructure, Docker, scripting, networking and Infrastructure as Code. Key skills Windows and Linux infrastructure experience. Power Shell and Bash scripting. Ansible Docker – image builds, container deployment and networking. Infrastructure as Code – Ansible, Power Shell DSC or equivalent. Networking – TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing and firewalls.

Understanding of cyber security principles. Experience working in an Agile Scrum environment.

Key Responsibilities Build, configure and maintain offline Windows and Linux platforms. Import and install software within secure, offline environments. Apply, manage and maintain changes across the subsystem including Security patching, Group Policy configuration, Windows Registry modifications and System configuration and hardening Research and apply industry best practice to ensure secure, efficient and reliable infrastructure. Build, manage and maintain offline Docker environments Design and implement Infrastructure as Code solutions for offline Windows and Linux environments.

Develop and maintain automation using technologies such as Ansible and Power Shell DSC. Troubleshoot infrastructure and application issues, including analysis of system and application logs. Produce clear and comprehensive technical and user-facing documentation.