Principal Infrastructure Engineer

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 centers.
• 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.