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# Senior Infrastructure Engineer

- **Company:** Inspire People
- **Location:** Farnborough, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £70,000.0 - £85,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing Security, Linux, Linux System Administration, Windows Servers, OpenShift, Windows PowerShell, Ansible, VMware VSphere, HybridCloud, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Vcenter, Terraform, Devsecops, Vmware
- **Published:** July 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5809726889

## About the Role

Work on technology that directly supports Defence and National Security. We're seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer with VMware, Windows, Linux and secure cloud infrastructure experience. You'll design, build and support secure digital platforms for Defence and National Security organisations. Permanent role, up to £85,000 plus benefits, based in Farnborough. You must be able to commute to site five days per week, hold sole UK nationality and possess, or be eligible to obtain, SC/DV clearance., * VMware vSphere, vCenter and VCF.

 * Windows Server administration.
 * Linux administration.
 * Secure infrastructure build, deployment and support.

Desirable Skills

 * Azure and Microsoft 365 administration.
 * Red Hat OpenShift.
 * Kubernetes administration.
 * Networking.
 * PowerShell and Ansible automation.
 * Terraform and Infrastructure as Code.
 * DevSecOps tooling.
 * Experience working in Agile environments.

## Description

As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you'll join a team delivering secure digital solutions for Defence and National Security customers. Working alongside architects, engineers and consultants, you'll help build and support mission-critical infrastructure where security, reliability and operational effectiveness are paramount.

As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you will:

 * Design, build and support secure infrastructure across complex environments.
 * Administer and optimise VMware, Windows and Linux platforms.
 * Support Azure, Microsoft 365 and hybrid cloud services.
 * Drive Secure by Design principles across projects and platforms.
 * Automate infrastructure deployments and operational processes.
 * Monitor, troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
 * Provide technical leadership to customers and delivery teams.
 * Contribute to solution design, bids and business growth activities.


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