Job Description

Principal Infrastructure Engineer

+6 months +

+DV cleared role - current active clearance is essential

+Inside IR35

+£700 - £725 a day

+On site in Yeovil

We are seeking an experienced Principal Infrastructure Engineer to lead complex infrastructure projects and drive innovation within our organisation. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of our technical architecture while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and reliable infrastructure solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-level infrastructure solutions, including networking, cloud services, and data centres.

Provide technical expertise and mentorship to senior engineers and technical teams.

Develop strategies for infrastructure scalability, security, and performance optimization.

Oversee infrastructure migrations, upgrades, and maintenance activities with minimal disruption.

Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and translate business needs into effective infrastructure solutions.

Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend innovative approaches.

Ensure compliance with security policies, standards, and best practices.

Create comprehensive documentation for infrastructure architecture, configurations, and procedures.Required Skills & Qualifications:

Windows and Linux operating systems Virtualisation platforms (VMware, Hyper-V)

Privileged Access Management concepts and implementation (CyberArk or similar)

Secure credential storage, rotation, and access control models Integration of PAM into enterprise platforms and services

Networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewalls) Automation and scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python, Ansible, Terraform)

Knowledge of cyber security controls and accreditation requirements Experience across the systems engineering lifecycle Design and implementation of privileged access models across complex systems Delivery within highly controlled / secure environments (e.g. air-gapped, defence).If you'd like to discuss this Principal Infrastructure Engineer role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch