At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead infrastructure projects and manage technologies in a secure defence environment.
- Company: Work on innovative projects with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) in Farnborough.
- Benefits: Contract role offers £550-600 per day, Outside IR35 with long project potential.
- Other info: Position requires onsite presence in Farnborough five days a week.
- Why this job: Opportunity to work on emerging projects within a secure and dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Must have active Security Clearance (SC) and deep knowledge of Windows Server and VMware.
Contract role for a senior level infrastructure engineer, who is a self-starter, can lead projects and is adaptable to different technologies within a secure/defence environment. You will need to have active Security Clearance (SC) and be on site in Farnborough 5 days per week.
You will need to have demonstrable experience and deep knowledge of the following:
- Windows Server / Domain Services – strong understanding of AD, GPOs, domain architecture.
- VMware – hands-on experience with VCF, NSX, vCenter, SAN integration, and ESXi.
- Hyper-V – practical exposure to virtualisation management and configuration.
- PKI / Encryption – understanding of certificate services, key management, and secure communication.
- Networking – switch configuration, VLANs (including SAN-related VLANs), routing fundamentals.
- Linux – operational capability across common distributions.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Automation – experience with tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar.
There is long project potential, Outside IR35 and ready to hire. Projects are typically the innovative or emerging projects with the MOD.
Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Outside IR35 / MOD / SC in Farnborough employer: Talent Locker
Join a team focused on innovative projects for the Ministry of Defence in Farnborough. Enjoy competitive pay rates of £550-600 per day, Outside IR35, while working in a secure environment. The role offers long-term project opportunities, making it ideal for experienced professionals.
