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