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:
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
Rate:
£60/hour
Location:
Reading
IR35 Status:
Inside
Remote Status:
Hybrid
Industry:
IT
Seniority Level:
Mid-Level