> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2215156-infrastructure-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2215156-infrastructure-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Infrastructure Engineer

- **Company:** Sanderson Recruitment Plc
- **Location:** Crawley, UK
- **Salary:** £130,000.0 - £143,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Business Systems, Disaster Recovery, Microsoft Exchange Server, File System Permissions, Hyper-V, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Microsoft Office, System Center Configuration Manager, Windows Servers, Networking Basics, Windows PowerShell, TCP/IP, Virtualization Technology, System Availability, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Wireless Technologies, Hardware Infrastructure, SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), Network Server, Vmware
- **Published:** August 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/pt/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-F43B23020CED4FAD31/

## About the Role

* Strong 3rd line infrastructure support experience within an ITIL environment.
 * Windows Server administration (2012/2016 and later).
 * Active Directory, Group Policy and file permissions.
 * VMware and/or Hyper-V virtualisation.
 * Microsoft Exchange and Office 365 administration.
 * Networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, VPNs, Firewalls and wireless technologies.
 * Backup, recovery and disaster recovery solutions.
 * PowerShell Scripting and automation.
 * SQL Server administration experience.
 * SCCM or equivalent endpoint management tools.
 * Experience working within SLA-driven environments.

Desirable

 * Knowledge of Juniper Networking highly desirable
 * Exposure to Azure environments.
 * Infrastructure automation or Infrastructure as Code experience.
 * ITIL certification.

## Description

We're seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to support and enhance a large-scale enterprise infrastructure environment. This is a hands-on contract role with a strong focus on on-premise technologies, providing 3rd line support, maintaining business-critical systems and contributing to infrastructure improvement initiatives.

Working within an ITIL-led environment, you'll be responsible for ensuring the availability, performance and resilience of core infrastructure services, whilst supporting ongoing automation and modernisation activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer seeking a varied contract role supporting a complex enterprise environment with a strong emphasis on traditional on-premise infrastructure technologies.

Key Responsibilities

 * Provide 3rd line infrastructure support across Servers, storage, networking and business systems.
 * Maintain and troubleshoot Windows-based infrastructure environments.
 * Support virtualised platforms and ensure system availability and capacity.
 * Manage Active Directory, Exchange/Office 365 and core corporate applications.
 * Support backup, recovery, disaster recovery and business continuity activities.
 * Monitor infrastructure performance and resolve technical issues.
 * Contribute to infrastructure projects, upgrades and service improvements.
 * Create and maintain technical documentation and knowledge articles.


## Related Videos

- [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure)
- [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go)
- [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing)
- [Infrastructure as Prompts: Creating Azure Infrastructure with AI Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1533-infrastructure-as-prompts-creating-azure-infrastructure-with-ai-agents)
- [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities)
- [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics)

## Related Articles

- [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers)
- [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk)
- [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk)
- [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london)
- [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)
- [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs)