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# Senior Infrastructure Engineer

- **Company:** Sanderson Recruitment Plc
- **Location:** Hemel Hempstead, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £195,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Active Directory, Linux, Hyper-V, McAfee VirusScan, System Center Configuration Manager, Windows Servers, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Vmware
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/pt/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-0F13E212C3D1CBD750/

## About the Role

* VMware administration and support.
 * Hyper-V environments.
 * Windows Server technologies.
 * Active Directory administration and management.
 * Enterprise infrastructure support within secure or highly regulated environments.
 * Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
 * Experience working within complex IT estates.

Desirable Skills

Previous experience with any of the following would be advantageous:

 * Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM).
 * System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM).
 * Linux and/or Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
 * McAfee security products.
 * Experience supporting Defence, Government, or National Security customers.

Security Requirements

Due to the sensitive nature of the programme, applicants must hold active UKSV DV Clearance and be a sole British national. Unfortunately, candidates without current DV clearance cannot be considered for this position.

## Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join a long-term programme, you will become part of a highly secure team responsible for maintaining, enhancing, and supporting core infrastructure services that underpin vital defence operations., * Deliver infrastructure support and engineering activities across secure Defence environments.

 * Maintain and improve virtualised and physical server platforms.
 * Support the ongoing management of enterprise Windows environments and core infrastructure services.
 * Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues within important systems.
 * Work alongside technical teams and stakeholders to implement infrastructure improvements and enhancements.
 * Ensure services remain secure, resilient, and compliant with Defence and Government standards.
 * Contribute to project delivery, system upgrades, and technology refresh activities.