Job Title: Windows & Linux Infrastructure Engineer
Clearance Type: Active SC Clearance
Location: Hybrid - Cirencester, Gloucestershire (mostly remote & expenses for all site travel)
Day Rate: £340 per day - payable to Limited Company / Outside IR35
Duration: 12 months initially
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Start Date: ASAP

Overview
We are looking for experienced SC Cleared Infrastructure Engineers / 3rd Line Server Engineers to support a large-scale Windows & Linux server migration.
This is a hands-on Infrastructure Engineer role focused on server configuration, validating automation, troubleshooting issues, and supporting the new environment post-migration.

Key Responsibilities
*Support migration of Windows & Linux servers to a new environment
*Validate automated migrations (Quest) and resolve any failures manually
*Migrate core services including Active Directory, DNS, file systems, and storage
*Troubleshoot and resolve OS-level and migration issues
*Support application teams with integration and post-migration stabilisation
*Configure environments for high availability, patching, backup, and monitoring
*Identify risks, gaps, and dependencies across the environment
*Support separation activities and ensure production readiness
*Maintain documentation and contribute to knowledge transfer
Requirements
*Previous experience as an Infrastructure Engineer or 3rd Line Server Engineer
*Active SC Clearance
*Strong Windows Server skills - Active Directory, DNS, GPO
*Strong Linux administration skills - RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu
*Proven large-scale migration experience
*Experience with automation tools (e.g. Quest)
*Knowledge of HA, backup, monitoring, performance tuning
*Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
*Able to validate and challenge automation
*Confident working with application teams and stakeholders