Contract IT Infrastructure Engineer
Duration: 3-6 months
Location: Poole, Dorset. 5 days per week in the office
IR35 status: Inside IR35
A growing client is looking for an experienced contract IT Infrastructure Engineer to join their busy IT team on an interim basis. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys taking ownership of infrastructure, security, and operational support across both on-prem and cloud technologies.
The contract IT Infrastructure Engineer will play a key role in maintaining and improving the organisation's infrastructure estate, supporting critical systems, and ensuring a secure, stable, and high-performing IT environment.
Key Responsibilities
Provide 2nd/3rd line infrastructure support across servers, networking, cloud, and end-user environments
Manage and resolve incidents through the ITSM platform, ensuring excellent service delivery
Maintain and support Windows Server environments, virtual infrastructure, and Microsoft 365 technologies
Configure, troubleshoot, and support networking technologies including firewalls, VPNs, VLANs, WAN/LAN, and switching
Manage Azure, Intune, Autopilot, Hybrid AD, and Azure Virtual Desktop environments
Oversee patch management, backups, disaster recovery, and system monitoring
Support cybersecurity initiatives including vulnerability remediation, access control, and security compliance
Assist with maintaining ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus accreditations
Produce and maintain technical documentation, policies, and procedures
Work closely with third-party suppliers and support partnersKey Skills
You must have strong hands-on experience across a broad infrastructure environment including:
Windows Server 2019/2022
Microsoft Azure & Microsoft 365 Administration
Azure Entra Hybrid AD
Intune, Autopilot & MDM
VMware/vSphere
Cisco networking technologies including firewalls, VPNs, routing & VLANs
Active Directory & Group Policy
PowerShell scripting
Backup & Disaster Recovery solutions
Microsoft Defender & Sentinel
Cyber security standards including ISO27001 & Cyber Essentials Plus
SharePoint Online
Patch management & vulnerability remediation
SAN/NAS storage technologies
SSL certificates & SSO provisioningThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced contract Infrastructure Engineer looking for an immediate contract role within a forward-thinking organisation.
Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy