Contract IT Infrastructure Engineer

Contract IT Infrastructure Engineer (SC Cleared) Lincoln HQ (Fulltime onsite) 6 months (Strong potential for extension Up to £74 p/h Inside IR35 Active UK SC Clearance required An exciting opportunity has arisen for an SC Cleared IT Infrastructure Engineer to join a small, multidisciplinary technical team based in Lincoln. In this role, you will help support and maintain project IT infrastructure used in operational and training environments. The position involves hands-on infrastructure support, systems integration assistance, and working closely with engineers and technical teams to ensure systems remain reliable and available during live activities. This is a full-time on-site role (Monday to Friday) and sits Inside IR35 . Key Responsibilities Support and maintain project IT infrastructure, including Servers, workstations, and applications to ensure high system availability. Install, commission, test, and support IT hardware and software, including troubleshooting and fault resolution. Maintain and update technical and engineering documentation. Identify and mitigate potential IT risks and support site acceptance testing. Assist with technical issue resolution for operational and deployed teams. Provide end-user support and on-the-job training to colleagues. Collaborate with engineering teams and stakeholders, providing technical advice when required. Work closely with distributed teams across multiple sites to support system integration activities. Required Skills & Experience Administration of Windows Server and Windows 10 environments Experience with backup and recovery management Knowledge of virtualised and physical infrastructure (VMware, enterprise Servers, network hardware) Experience with Windows domain services, including: DNS DHCP WSUS Exchange SQL Server Experience with application deployment and virtualisation technologies such as VMware Horizon or Citrix Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including IPv4/IPv6, VLANs, routing, switching, and network security Personal Attributes Self-motivated with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities Excellent written and verbal communication skills Able to thrive in a close-knit team environment Collaborative, supportive, and respectful when working with colleagues and stakeholders Why This Contract? Immediate start (subject to onboarding and SC clearance verification) Strong potential for extension Opportunity to work on mission-critical technical systems Collaborative environment within a highly skilled engineering team If you hold active SC clearance and have strong infrastructure experience in secure environments, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.