Infrastructure Engineer (Microsoft + VMware) - Expression of Interest

Mass Consultants Ltd; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer for an onsite role at RAF Leeming. The position involves supporting secure hybrid infrastructure environments and maintaining operational stability. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with Microsoft and VMware technologies. This is a speculative role linked to a potential contract beginning in Q1 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience within Defence or regulated environments is desirable.
• Proven capability to handle operational challenges.

Responsibilities

• Support secure hybrid infrastructure environments.
• Maintain operational stability and continuity.

Skills

Hands-on experience across Microsoft server environments

Experience with VMware platforms

Structured approach to troubleshooting

Ability to operate independently

Collaboration in operational environments

Education

Certifications

Tools

Microsoft Server

VMware

Job description

Infrastructure Engineer (Microsoft + VMware)

Location: RAF Leeming, Northallerton (onsite)

Security Clearance: SC required, initially (DV eligibility is advantageous)

Contract Type: Both permanent and contractor options accepted, in the first instance

Salary/Rates: TBC + on-call allowance of ~£5-10k p/a - let's talk about what works for you!

Status: Speculative role, part of a pre-mobilisation team for a potential contract award - Q1 of 2026

About the Role

MASS is preparing for a forthcoming programme at RAF Leeming and is proactively engaging experienced Infrastructure Engineers. We are seeking experienced professionals who are comfortable taking ownership of complex technical challenges within secure environments.

This is an opportunity to join a small, cross-skilled operational support team and play a critical role in delivering mission-critical network and virtualisation services onsite.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting secure hybrid infrastructure environments across servers, storage, and virtualised platforms
• Maintaining operational stability, including patching, resilience, and continuity measures
• Working closely with customer and internal stakeholders as part of a cross-skilled team

What You’ll Bring

• Hands-on experience across Microsoft server environments and VMware platforms
• Structured, methodical approach to troubleshooting and operational support
• Experience within Defence, government, or regulated technical environments (desirable)
• Proven capability to operate independently and collaboratively in live operational environments

Preferred Certifications

• VMware VCP-DCV
• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate (WSHAA)
• CompTIA Network+

Speculative / Pre-Mobilisation Information

This is a speculative role, dependent on contract award. By registering interest now, you will be contacted first if the programme proceeds, receive updates as timelines evolves and have the opportunity to discuss the role in more detail closer to mobilisation

How to Apply

If you would like to be considered, please submit your CV or contact our Talent Acquisition team to register your interest. We will keep you informed throughout the process and reach out as soon as timelines are confirmed.