Infrastructure Engineer - Defence - SC or DV Cleared

Infrastructure Engineer - Defence - SC or DV Cleared

Job Type: Permanent

Location:

Bristol (Hybrid – 3 to 4 days per week in office)

Security Clearance:
Active SC or DV

About The Client:
We are recruiting for a world‑leading research and technology organisation currently bridging the gap between academic innovation and industrial application. As a designated hub for Defence Innovation, they are focused on delivering "Sovereign Capability" rather than simply maintaining legacy equipment. This is a unique opportunity to engage with bleeding‑edge technology, where you will work on mission‑critical R&D and digital engineering projects, collaborating with major defence partners in an agile environment that avoids the red tape often found in massive corporate structures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working from established low‑level designs, implement secure, resilient, and supportable infrastructure components that align with architectural standards and project timelines.
• Build and configure on‑premises infrastructure.
• Deploy and integrate cloud‑based services including IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, virtual machines, storage, networking, and identity.
• Undertake the planning, estimation, and scheduling of installation and de‑commissioning work.
• Ensure systems are built in line with approved high‑level and low‑level designs.
• Ensure that the highest levels of IT security are maintained to protect the integrity of all data.
• Implement security best practices across Microsoft environments and align infrastructure builds with cyber security standards such as NCSC guidance, CIS benchmarks, or Microsoft Security Baselines.
• Utilise normal operating facilities, diagnostic tools, technical manuals, test scripts, and systems documentation to identify, diagnose, and report on system errors.
• Support the project manager with test planning by designing and producing test scripts and cases using in‑depth technical analysis.
• Provide specialist advice, guidance, and assistance to colleagues on any aspect of installation planning and execution.

Key

Skills:

Infrastructure Engineering, Microsoft Environments, Network Security, Firewalls, Segmentation, Identity and Access Management (IAM), MFA, RBAC, NCSC Guidance, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, Enterprise Server Platforms, Virtualisation, Public Cloud, Scripting, Automation, Infrastructure‑as‑Code, Telephony Systems, NSD.

Please either apply through this advert or email me directly at  For further information please call +44 7441 342136. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Information Technology

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting, Software Development, and Computer and Network Security

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