IT Infrastructure Engineer – SC Clearance Preferred Full Time

Bickenhill, West Midlands
Applause IT Recruitment Ltd
IT Infrastructure Engineer – SC Clearance Preferred

Salary: Up to 45,000

Are you an experienced IT professional with strong networking and Microsoft expertise? We’re looking for an IT Infrastructure Engineer to join a dynamic and growing team based in Birmingham, working on-site full time. If you’re seeking a role with autonomy, collaboration, and the chance to make an impact, this is the opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilise your strong understanding of network fundamentals to design and maintain secure, robust networks.
• Manage and optimise Active Directory (AD), Group Policy, PKI, certificate management, and licencing.
• Perform database management tasks, leveraging Microsoft SQL experience.
• Specify equipment/software requirements and liaise with 3rd parties for procurement and implementation.
• Deliver HLD (High-Level Design) and LLD (Low-Level Design) documentation for WAN/LAN/Firewall solutions.
• Manage and maintain virtualised environments (VM), WSUS updates, antivirus solutions, and backup/storage infrastructure.
• Oversee secure deployment of software in line with industry best practices.
• Support delivery and migration projects, working within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Implement and manage secure VPN/remote access solutions (e.g. IKEv2 site-to-site VPNs, Cisco Secure Client Remote Access VPN).

What We’re Looking For:

• British National with SC clearance or willingness to undergo security clearance.
• Strong background in customer-facing roles, capable of working autonomously and collaboratively.
• Experience with project-based work and collaborating with multi-discipline teams.
• Proven knowledge of IT infrastructure best practices, focusing on on-premise environments (no cloud experience required).
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

What We’re Not Looking For:

• Experience in NOC operations, WiFi technologies, or cloud solutions – this role focuses on on-prem infrastructure.

Why Apply?

• Work in a challenging yet rewarding environment that values innovation and high standards.
• Gain exposure to secure IT environments, working on critical infrastructure projects.
• Enjoy the autonomy of managing your workload while contributing to the success of a close-knit team.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Click “apply now” and let’s start the conversation.