Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Senior Infrastructure Engineer – Essex Based Council

Temporary, Part-Time

3 days per week

2-3 Months Contract Initially

£500 Umbrella daily rate

Immediate Start

Closing Date: Monday 8th December 2025

Interviews: Thursday 11th December 2025

Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be required to be on-site 2 days per week.

Key Accountabilities:

• Technical support and maintenance for enterprise level server infrastructure including Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP.
  
  
• Manage, troubleshoot and optimise network architecture, including LAN/WAN, WIFI, firewalls, VPNs, and routing for secure connectivity.
  
  
• Technical support and knowledge of Backup solutions and Disaster Recovery
  
  
• Monitor system performance and capacity, proactively identifying and resolving issues
  
  
• Ensure robust cybersecurity measures, including vulnerability management, patching, and compliance
  
  
• Technical lead for infrastructure projects, migrations, and upgrades
  
  
• Administer and manage Microsoft 365/Office 365 environments, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, Co-Pilot, Intune, and security/compliance configurations.
  
  
• Maintain documentation and enforcement of IT policies
  
  
• Local government experience
  
  
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and support teams