Senior Infrastructure Engineer | Windows & Linux | Defence Consultancy | Up to £80,000 + £5,000 bonus | London | DV Clearance Required MERITUS are working with a leading defence consultancy looking to grow their Infrastructure Engineering function due to an influx of new project work.If successful you will join an experienced team working closely with UK government & defence clients to design, build & manage critical IT Infrastructure. The team manage both Windows & Linux server infrastructure including both on-prem & virtual (VMware) solutions. To be successful candidates will need strong experience in either Windows or Linux server administration, VMware administration & exposure to automation using PowerShell, Bash, Shell, Python or similar languages.They're looking for engineers in their Cheltenham, London & Ipswich offices & due to the nature of the clients they work with require candidates to be cleared to DV level.Main Responsibilities: Take a leading role in the design, build & management of secure platforms / infrastructure (windows & Linux).Work closely with customers & stakeholders to define project requirements & assist the delivery team in ensuring projects are delivered on time & to agreed specification.Mentoring & assisting junior engineers.Work within existing monitoring, observability and security frameworks to achieve customer requirements.Required Experience: High level of experience in the design, build & management of Windows or Linux Infrastructure.Strong experience managing on-prem & VMware server environments.Automation using PowerShell, Bash, Shell, Python or similar languages.Exposure to infrastructure design / automation.Active DV security Clearance.Benefits: Salary up to £80,000 (DOE)£5,000 bonusUp to 10% performance bonusEnhanced pension (10% employer contributions)Private medical insurance25 days holiday (bank holidays on top)