Job Description

Role: Senior Infrastructure Engineer - SC

Location: London

IR35: Inside

Rate: £650/day (MAX)

Duration: 12 Months

Security Clearance: SC

Key Responsibilities:

As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, building, supporting, and managing the technical infrastructure within a highly secure environment. Your expertise will encompass a diverse set of areas, including the management of Azure services, Intune device management, cloud computing, and networking. You will also be knowledgeable in Intune best practices and the implementation of Intune in a secure environment, ensuring seamless and efficient operations. Here are the key responsibilities and qualifications for this role:

Responsibilities:

Intune Device Management:

• Support, manage, and troubleshoot Windows environments across client and server systems.
• Lead on Windows 11 client migrations and oversee Intune policies for device security, application deployment, and compliance, adhering to NCSC and Microsoft best practices.
• Collaborate with first- and second-line teams to resolve endpoint issues promptly, ensuring seamless management and service delivery.
• Package and troubleshoot application deployments through Intune.

Infrastructure Management

• Configure, maintain, and optimize Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, DHCP, RDS Farms and DNS.
• Manage PKI infrastructure for secure communication and authentication, including certificate management and renewal.
• Diagnose and resolve complex server issues related to connectivity, performance, and application compatibility.

Networking

• Collaborate with third-line teams and vendors to support and troubleshoot network issues, implementing changes where needed.

Security and Compliance

• Implement security measures like multi-factor authentication, endpoint encryption, and secure access controls.
• Address vulnerabilities using tools like Windows Defender, ensuring alignment with NCSC and regulatory frameworks.
• Develop robust threat detection, data loss prevention, and vulnerability monitoring strategies.

Collaboration and Mentoring

• Guide and mentor junior engineers, fostering professional growth through hands-on training and constructive feedback.

Cloud Integration and Management

• Manage hybrid infrastructure solutions, ensuring seamless integration between on-premises and cloud resources, with a focus on Azure services.
• Implement cloud security measures and optimize the use of resources like Azure AD, Virtual Machines, and backup solutions.

7. Automation and Optimization

• Leverage scripting and IaC tools (e.g., PowerShell, Terraform) to automate processes and improve infrastructure reliability.
• Continuously assess and refine operational processes to enhance efficiency.

8. Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity

• Design, test, and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Manage backup systems to ensure data restoration and continuity in critical scenarios.

9. Monitoring and Performance Management

• Deploy monitoring tools (e.g., Azure Monitor) to oversee system health and performance.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and capacity planning to meet organisational needs.

10. Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain comprehensive documentation for system architecture, configurations, and processes.
• Provide regular reports on system performance, compliance, and incident resolution to stakeholders.

The Senior Infrastructure Engineer will work collaboratively with:

• Lead Engineers
• Technical Architecture and Service Operations teams
• 3rd party Service Managers, Project and Technical leads
• Senior Operations Managers within the EUC team
• Key stakeholders

Person Specification

Proficiency in hardware and software systems design and implementation, including expertise in Intune app packaging for seamless deployment and management.

Azure and Cloud Concepts: Experience with Microsoft Azure, including core services, resource management, and monitoring. Equivalent experience in AWS or Google Cloud is also considered.

Windows Server Management: Expertise in managing Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DHCP, DNS, and PKI infrastructure.

Intune and Endpoint Management: Skilled in deploying, managing, and securing devices with Microsoft Intune, including app packaging, compliance policies, and troubleshooting.

Scripting and Automation: Proficiency in PowerShell and Python for automation; familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform is advantageous.

Networking and Security: Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, firewalls, and security best practices, including endpoint encryption and multi-factor authentication.

Problem-Solving: Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues in server performance, connectivity, and infrastructure.

Disaster Recovery: Experience with backup solutions and disaster recovery planning.

Monitoring and Optimization: Proficiency with monitoring tools like Azure Monitor to ensure system health and performance.

Collaboration and Mentoring: Skilled at guiding junior engineers and fostering teamwork.

This role requires a proactive individual with strong technical expertise and the ability to deliver reliable, secure, and efficient infrastructure solutions.

Essential

As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, building, supporting, and managing the technical infrastructure within a highly secure environment. Your expertise will span device management, Windows Server environments, networking, and automation, ensuring seamless and efficient operations.

Here are the key responsibilities and qualifications for this role:

• Strong Technical knowledge of at least one of the above capabilities
• Confident in the area of technical specialism and be fully conversant with other complementary technologies.
• Experience in working within technical teams, playing a key role, acting as SME and sharing best practice.
• The ability to contribute to the development of the engineering team and promote continuous learning and development.
• Excellent collaboration and partnership skills, with a proven ability to work as part of a wider technical team.
• Stakeholder management experience.
• Strong troubleshooting experience.

Disability Confident

As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

Armed Forces Covenant   

CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. 

If you qualify for the above, please notify us on 0121 794 8181.

We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.

Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.

To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on 0121 794 8181