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