Infrastructure Engineer – Defence – SC Cleared (DV Clearable)

Searchability; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology and research organization is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer to implement secure, resilient infrastructure solutions. This role offers a salary of £55,000 to £62,000 and involves working on cutting-edge technology for defense projects. The position requires expertise in Infrastructure Engineering and Microsoft environments, and provides an opportunity to work in a hybrid model in Bristol. Successful candidates will be involved in deploying cloud services and ensuring systems adhere to security standards.

Responsibilities

• Implement secure, resilient, and supportable infrastructure components.
• Build and configure on-premises infrastructure.
• Deploy and integrate cloud-based services including IaaS, PaaS, SaaS.
• Ensure systems align with high-level and low-level designs.
• Maintain high levels of IT security to protect data integrity.
• Utilise diagnostic tools to identify, diagnose, and report system errors.

Skills

Infrastructure Engineering

Microsoft Environments

Network Security

Firewalls

Segmentation

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

MFA

RBAC

NCSC Guidance

ISO 27001

Cyber Essentials Plus

Enterprise Server Platforms

Virtualisation

Public Cloud

Scripting

Automation

Infrastructure-as-Code

Telephony Systems

NSD

Job description

Job Title: Infrastructure Engineer (Defence)

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: £55,000 – £62,000 plus Extensive benefits

Location: Bristol (Hybrid – 3 to 4 days per week in office)

About The Client:

We are recruiting for a world‑leading research and technology organisation currently bridging the gap between academic innovation and industrial application. As a designated hub for Defence Innovation, they are focused on delivering “Sovereign Capability” rather than simply maintaining legacy equipment. This is a unique opportunity to engage with bleeding‑edge technology, where you will work on mission‑critical Randamp;D and digital engineering projects, collaborating with major defence partners in an agile environment that avoids the red tape often found in massive corporate structures.

Key Responsibilities

Implementation and Delivery

• Working from established low‑level designs, implement secure, resilient, and supportable infrastructure components that align with architectural standards and project timelines.
• Build and configure on‑premises infrastructure.
• Deploy and integrate cloud‑based services including IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, virtual machines, storage, networking, and identity.
• Undertake the planning, estimation, and scheduling of installation and decommissioning work.

Security and Compliance

• Ensure systems are built in line with approved high‑level and low‑level designs.
• Ensure that the highest levels of IT security are maintained to protect the integrity of all data.
• Implement security best practices across Microsoft environments and align infrastructure builds with cyber security standards such as NCSC guidance, CIS benchmarks, or Microsoft Security Baselines.

Operations and Support

• Utilise normal operating facilities, diagnostic tools, technical manuals, test scripts, and systems documentation to identify, diagnose, and report on system errors.
• Support the project manager with test planning by designing and producing test scripts and cases using in-depth technical analysis.
• Provide specialist advice, guidance, and assistance to colleagues on any aspect of installation planning and execution.

Key Skills

Infrastructure Engineering, Microsoft Environments, Network Security, Firewalls, Segmentation, Identity and Access Management (IAM), MFA, RBAC, NCSC Guidance, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, Enterprise Server Platforms, Virtualisation, Public Cloud, Scripting, Automation, Infrastructure‑as‑Code, Telephony Systems, NSD.

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