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Infrastructure Engineer Team Lead Location: Huntingdon, UK Security Clearance Level: DV Eligible - UK National Only Working across a range of diverse, complex, and secure systems, as an Infrastructure Engineer Team Lead you will be technically capable, versatile, and accountable for leading a team while remaining a hands on subject matter expert. You will provide senior technical leadership and line management, including day to day direction, coaching, mentoring, and support for team members, while continuing to contribute directly to complex infrastructure engineering activity. You will be able to work independently or as part of a wider team, depending on the size and complexity of the work, to deliver business value in a demanding and involved environment. You will be working as part of the Normal Change programme, supporting the development and sustainment of a government portfolio of systems and services. Based primarily at our customer's site near Huntingdon Cambridgeshire (4 5 days per week), you will lead a team responsible for infrastructure and application changes in an Agile environment, while remaining hands on as an SME for complex technical delivery, troubleshooting, and assurance. You will have a broad range of knowledge and experience in the deployment and configuration of services based upon Microsoft and VMware products, having deployed virtual infrastructure within vSphere and within containers such as Tanzu Kubernetes, along with an extensive understanding and experience of associated Windows based technologies. A working knowledge of Linux, as well as other common back end technologies such as SQL Server, networking (Cisco, Fortinet), and storage (NetApp, Dell), with the flexibility and aptitude to learn other complementary technologies as required, is also desirable. Occasional travel to other Leidos and customer sites may be required. Keeping an eye on the technology landscape is essential - identification of new and relevant technologies to solve problems and make improvements is part of the job. We believe innovation is the lifeblood of customer value - we are all catalysts for innovation and should be committed to continuous improvement in everything we do. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Experience of leading technical teams while remaining hands on as a subject matter expert in infrastructure engineering. Experience of line management responsibilities, including objective setting, one to ones, performance support, coaching, mentoring, and career development. Ability to balance people leadership, technical governance, and direct hands on delivery across complex infrastructure changes. Excellent communication skills, able to articulate technical issues and outcomes to a broad audience. Extensive experience of producing technical documentation to a high standard. Experience of working in security cleared environments/working in Defence. Excellent knowledge of virtualisation platforms such as VMware vSphere. Excellent knowledge of VMware vSAN, NSX T and VCF. Excellent knowledge of locking down environments. Excellent knowledge of Windows Server environments, from design to implementation and support, including: AD and GPO configuration DNS and DHCP Monitoring, Anti Virus, and backup tooling. Good knowledge of Tanzu Kubernetes including the deployment and configuration of Kubernetes clusters and containerised workloads. Good knowledge of vSphere administration including cluster configuration, networking set up, and vSAN storage management. Good experience with VMware Cloud Foundation, SDDC including its architecture, deployment, and operational management. Good understanding of workload domain management including deployment, expansion, and lifecycle maintenance. Good knowledge of networking concepts including VLANs and NSX T integration within a virtualised environment. Good knowledge of VMware Aria Operations (formerly vRealize Operations) for monitoring, automation, and optimisation of cloud environments. Good troubleshooting skills in VMware Cloud Foundation environments including identification and resolution of complex infrastructure issues. Good general knowledge of Microsoft stack technologies such as MS SQL, MS System Centre, Office365, and CLI tooling such as PowerShell. Good general knowledge of TCP/IP and networking technologies including switches and firewalls. Working knowledge of Linux system administration skills (Red Hat / Ubuntu / CentOS). Working knowledge of application deployment via SCCM. Experience in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). Experience on Secure LAN environments including security boundaries and rulesets. Experience of software maintenance and support to include servers, workstations, laptops, network, and peripheral devices. Experience in the installation and configuration of Microsoft Windows 10 and 11 workstations. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Microsoft and VMware Certifications. Agile Foundation & Practitioner Certifications. ADDITIONAL ATTRIBUTES Comfortable leading and line managing a technical team, setting clear expectations, modelling professional behaviours, and coaching team members to grow their skills and competencies, while continuing to act as a hands on SME. Confident in holding regular one to ones, supporting performance and development conversations, and creating an inclusive, accountable, and high performing team culture. Analytical, with the ability to narrow down root cause and resolve complex problems. Have a growth mindset, seeking to learn and further one's own skills and knowledge to tackle new and innovative technology and solutions. Proactive with a positive working attitude. Flexible and adaptable to change. Clearance Requirements Clearance for Role DV, UK National only. Benefits Contributory Pension Scheme Private Medical Insurance 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays) Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme) Flexible working hours Pay Range £61,500.00 - £78,800.00 (general guideline only; final offer may vary) Equal Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

DV Cleared Principal Platform Engineer - Platform Security & Infrastructure Location: Yeovil (Onsite) Rate: £680 - £750 per day (Inside IR35) Contract: 12 Months Working Pattern: Full-time or condensed week available (work 3 long days and get paid for 5) Security Clearance: Active UK Developed Vetting (DV) Clearance required Principal Platform Engineer - Secure Platforms | Defence & National Security We're seeking an experienced DV Cleared Principal Platform Engineer to join a high-profile programme delivering secure, mission-critical platforms supporting defence, government, and national security operations. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of platform security, enterprise infrastructure, and cyber engineering , taking ownership of complex technical challenges within highly secure environments. You'll play a key role in designing, integrating, and delivering resilient platforms that underpin critical operational capabilities. For candidates seeking greater work-life flexibility, a condensed working pattern is available , allowing you to work three extended days per week while being paid for a full five-day week . The Role As a Principal Platform Engineer, you will act as a technical authority across platform engineering disciplines, combining hands-on technical delivery with leadership, mentoring, and strategic input. Key responsibilities include: Leading the design, implementation, and integration of secure platforms across on-premise, hybrid, and cloud environments. Capturing and analysing complex customer requirements to develop robust technical solutions. Producing high-level and detailed technical designs aligned to secure-by-design principles. Owning technical delivery across work packages, including planning, estimation, and reporting. Providing technical leadership, mentoring, and capability development within engineering teams. Driving innovation, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives. Integrating enterprise infrastructure, security, and identity services within complex environments. Engaging with stakeholders to present, justify, and deliver technical solutions. Essential Experience Candidates must demonstrate strong experience across several of the following areas: Platform & Infrastructure Engineering Windows and Linux operating systems. VMware and Hyper-V virtualisation technologies. Software-defined datacentre architectures. VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), including: vSphere vSAN NSX-T Aria Suite Network virtualisation and micro-segmentation. Identity, Access & Security Privileged Access Management (CyberArk or equivalent). Secure credential storage, rotation, and access control. Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) design and implementation. Certificate life cycle management. Cryptographic principles and secure communications. Enterprise Integration Active Directory. Identity and access management solutions. Monitoring and SIEM platforms. Enterprise security service integration. Networking & Automation TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and Firewall technologies. Automation and Scripting using: PowerShell Bash Python Ansible Terraform Infrastructure as Code and platform automation. Security & Systems Engineering Cyber security controls and accreditation requirements. Systems engineering life cycle experience. Delivery within highly secure, air-gapped, defence, or government environments. Desirable Experience Experience in any of the following areas would be advantageous: VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP). AWS and Azure cloud platforms. DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines. VxRail and hyper-converged infrastructure. VMware Cloud Foundation life cycle automation. SIEM/SOC integration. Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), including Thales. Cross-domain and secure communications environments. Kubernetes and Docker container platforms. What We're Looking For Extensive experience delivering secure enterprise platforms. Strong technical leadership alongside hands-on engineering capability. Excellent problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills. Experience operating within defence, government, or national security environments. Active UK DV Clearance. If you're a technically strong, DV-cleared platform engineer looking for a long-term contract working on nationally significant programmes, we'd like to hear from you.

Senior Platform Engineer (VMware Cloud Foundation) - DV Cleared Location: Yeovil (3 days onsite per week) Rate: £650-£750 per day (Inside IR35) Contract: Long-term opportunity Clearance: Must hold active MOD DV Clearance We're looking for an experienced Senior Platform Engineer with strong VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) expertise to join a high-profile defence programme delivering secure, mission-critical infrastructure. This role offers an excellent work-life balance, with 3 longer onsite days per week while being paid for a full 5-day week , making it ideal for contractors looking to maximise their time. The Role You'll play a key role in designing, building and supporting secure on-premise and hybrid platforms within highly secure environments. Working as part of an experienced engineering team, you'll lead technical delivery, support platform integration, and help shape modern software-defined infrastructure. Responsibilities Design, build and support secure VMware Cloud Foundation platforms Lead technical delivery across platform engineering work packages Produce and review technical designs and documentation Integrate, test and optimise platform components Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership Work closely with project teams and stakeholders to deliver secure, resilient solutions Drive automation and continuous improvement across the platform estate Essential Skills VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) including: vSphere vSAN NSX-T Aria Suite VMware and Hyper-V virtualisation Windows and Linux administration Software Defined Datacentre (SDDC) design and operation NSX networking and micro-segmentation Strong networking knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Firewalls) Automation using PowerShell, Bash, Python, Ansible or Terraform Systems engineering across the full project life cycle Cyber security principles within secure enterprise or defence environments Experience integrating compute, storage and networking into enterprise platforms Desirable VMware VCP certification AWS or other cloud platform experience Infrastructure as Code Active Directory, PKI, PAM, SIEM integration VxRail/Hyper-Converged Infrastructure VCF life cycle management (deployment, patching and upgrades) Kubernetes and Docker DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines Requirements Active MOD Developed Vetting (DV) Clearance is essential. Ability to work onsite in Yeovil three days per week (extended days can be worked to condense the week). If you're a DV-cleared VMware Cloud Foundation specialist looking for a well-paid contract on a secure programme with a condensed working pattern, we'd love to hear from you.

Senior Network Engineer - NSX - Defence Contract - 6 Months - fully onsite Based in Yeovil (3-5 days) compressed hours available DV Clearance is required for this role Recruiting for an experienced Senior Network Engineer to join a leading organisation delivering secure, mission-critical technology solutions within the UK defence sector. This is a hands-on engineering role where you'll design, implement and support VMware NSX-T and software-defined networking solutions across highly secure environments, while providing technical leadership to project teams. Experience includes: Strong experience with VMware NSX-T (or equivalent network virtualisation platforms) Expertise in TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VPNs, VLANs, QoS and Cisco networking Experience with software-defined networking, micro-segmentation and secure network architectures Knowledge of firewalls, IDS/IPS, network monitoring and virtualised environments Previous experience delivering within secure, enterprise or defence environments Ability to mentor engineers and own technical delivery It would be an added advantage if you had any of the following: VMware NSX certification VCF, vSphere or vSAN experience Automation (Ansible, Terraform, APIs) AWS/Azure networking Please apply for immediate interview! CBSbutler is operating and advertising as an Employment Agency for permanent positions and as an Employment Business for interim / contract / temporary positions. CBSbutler is an Equal Opportunities employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds.