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Systems Engineer

Job Posted: 4 hours ago

Salary: £ 60 - 60 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Reading

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Systems Engineer

Secure Digital Platform (SDP) Data & Integration

Reading | Hybrid Working (3 Days Onsite)

6-Month Contract

£60 per Hour (Inside IR35)

Active SC Clearance Required

Winsearch is recruiting for a Systems Engineer to join a growing Infrastructure and Platform Services team supporting enterprise-scale cloud, infrastructure and platform technologies.

This is an excellent opportunity for an infrastructure professional looking to further develop their expertise across cloud services, virtualisation, container platforms and modern infrastructure technologies within a complex technical environment.

You'll play a key role in supporting secure, reliable and resilient technology services across both cloud and on-premise environments while contributing to ongoing automation and modernisation initiatives.

The Role

As a Systems Engineer, you'll be responsible for supporting and maintaining enterprise infrastructure platforms, assisting with cloud administration and ensuring the smooth operation of critical business services.

Working alongside senior engineers and technical architects, you'll gain exposure to a broad range of technologies while helping to improve platform performance, reliability and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Support the administration and operation of cloud and on-premise infrastructure.
Maintain and support Windows Server and Linux environments.
Assist with the deployment, configuration and management of Microsoft Azure services.
Support virtualisation and enterprise hosting platforms.
Assist with the administration of Kubernetes and OpenShift environments.
Monitor infrastructure performance, availability and capacity.
Support incident resolution, problem management and service request activities.
Assist with backup, disaster recovery and business continuity processes.
Implement infrastructure changes in line with established standards and procedures.
Contribute to automation and Infrastructure as Code initiatives.
Maintain technical documentation and operational procedures.
Work closely with senior engineers to resolve technical issues and enhance service reliability.
About You

We're looking for a motivated Systems Engineer with infrastructure or cloud support experience and a genuine interest in modern platform technologies.

You should have experience in some of the following areas:

Microsoft Azure administration and cloud services
Windows Server and Linux operating systems
Infrastructure support and systems administration
Virtualisation technologies
Kubernetes and container platforms
Infrastructure monitoring and performance management
Backup and disaster recovery processes
Automation and scripting
Infrastructure as Code concepts
Technical troubleshooting and incident management
Required Experience

Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Systems Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
Up to three years' experience in infrastructure support, systems administration, cloud support or technical operations.
Understanding of enterprise infrastructure and cloud computing technologies.
Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new technologies.
Ability to work effectively within a collaborative technical team environment.
Desirable Certifications & Experience

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
CompTIA Network+ or Server+
Linux certifications
Exposure to Kubernetes, OpenShift or container technologies
ITIL Foundation certification
What's on Offer?

£60 per hour (Inside IR35)
Initial 6-month contract
Hybrid working with 3 days per week onsite in Reading
Exposure to modern cloud, infrastructure and container technologies
Opportunity to work within a highly skilled technical environment
Strong potential for technical development and knowledge growth
If you're an infrastructure or cloud professional looking for your next contract opportunity and want to build your experience across enterprise platforms, cloud services and modern infrastructure technologies, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Winsearch for a confidential discussion.

INDWIN

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