Information Technology Infrastructure Engineer

IT Infrastructure Engineer | Portsmouth | Contract Until 31 March 2027

Join a cutting-edge digital transformation programme supporting the Royal Navy

Travel: Occasional travel to UK sites, Dockyards and Royal Navy vessels required

Contract: Until 31 March 2027

Clearance: Active SC Clearance required to start, with the opportunity to progress to DV Clearance in the future

Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence required

As an Infrastructure Engineer, you'll be responsible for the build, deployment, administration and ongoing support of the NDH(D) platform. Working within a collaborative delivery team, you'll help ensure a high-quality, resilient service while supporting both project delivery and live operational environments.

• Build, deploy and support enterprise infrastructure platforms
• Deliver day-to-day administration and support of hosted environments
• Provide 1st and 2nd line support for deployed infrastructure services
• Administer VMware-hosted services and virtualised environments
• Support Microsoft Windows Server and Active Directory environments
• Maintain and update technical documentation
• Manage asset logistics and work closely with suppliers
• Support ITIL-aligned change management processes
• Collaborate with technical teams to deliver infrastructure services across Royal Navy environments

• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Experience administering VMware VCF-hosted services
• Knowledge of VMware vCenter 7.0+
• Experience with Dell server hardware and iDRAC
• Microsoft Windows Server 2019/2022 administration
• Active Directory administration experience
• Experience maintaining technical documentation
• Minimum 2 years’ experience providing 2nd and 3rd line infrastructure support
• Understanding of ITIL change management processes
• Ability to work in a flexible, agile environment and manage workload independently
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Active SC Clearance
• Experience with Remedy
• Experience supporting IT services within complex operational environments
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Eligibility and willingness to undergo DV Clearance

• ITIL Foundation
• Microsoft MCSA (preferred)
• VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Administrator Certification (desirable)

This is an opportunity to contribute to a major digital modernisation programme supporting the Royal Navy’s future technology landscape. You’ll work with modern infrastructure technologies, gain exposure to complex enterprise environments and play an important role in delivering services that make a real operational impact.

If you’re an experienced infrastructure professional with VMware and Microsoft expertise, active SC Clearance, and are looking for a long-term contract on a high-profile defence programme, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.