Senior Infrastructure Engineer (MOD/UK Security Clearance Req)

Senior Infrastructure Engineer (MOD/UK Security Clearance Req)

Full-Time 60000 - 80000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support and evolve critical infrastructure platforms in secure environments.
  • Company: A growing tech organisation focused on high-security operations.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working pattern, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to mentor and lead technical initiatives.
  • Why this job: Join a mission-critical team and make a real impact in security-conscious environments.
  • Qualifications: Experience in enterprise infrastructure, troubleshooting, and secure systems administration.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.

A growing technology organisation operating within highly secure environments is looking to hire both Mid‑Level and Senior Infrastructure Engineers to support and evolve critical infrastructure platforms across complex programmes. These opportunities suit engineers who enjoy working in security‑conscious environments where resilience, availability and compliance are central to day‑to‑day operations.

Mid‑Level Infrastructure Engineer

The mid‑level role is suited to engineers looking to deepen their experience within complex, high‑security environments while working alongside senior technical teams. You'll ideally have:

  • Experience supporting enterprise infrastructure environments
  • Strong troubleshooting and operational support capability
  • Exposure to virtualisation, networking and secure systems administration
  • Experience working within structured or regulated environments

Senior Infrastructure Engineer

The senior role is suited to experienced infrastructure engineers capable of leading technical delivery, mentoring others and owning critical infrastructure services. You'll ideally have:

  • Experience designing and delivering secure infrastructure solutions
  • Strong ownership across infrastructure lifecycle management
  • Ability to lead technical problem solving and platform improvement initiatives
  • Experience working within highly secure or mission‑critical environments
  • Capability to mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical direction

Required Technical Experience

Candidates must demonstrate experience across the following technologies:

  • 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)

Senior Infrastructure Engineer (MOD/UK Security Clearance Req) employer: Talent Locker

Join a dynamic technology organisation in Farnborough that prioritises security and resilience, offering a collaborative work culture where your expertise will directly impact critical infrastructure platforms. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers and lead technical initiatives, all while enjoying a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements that promote a healthy work-life balance.

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We think you need these skills to ace Senior Infrastructure Engineer (MOD/UK Security Clearance Req)

Security Clearance
Enterprise Infrastructure Support
Troubleshooting Skills
Operational Support
Virtualisation (VMware, Hyper-V)
Networking (Switch Configuration, VLANs, Routing)
Secure Systems Administration