SC Platform Engineer

Experis; Corsham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology staffing firm is seeking a SC Cleared Level 2-3 Platform Engineer based in Corsham. The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation and maintenance of crucial IT systems supporting operations. Applicants should have experience with VMware, Windows, and Cisco environments. The role demands hands-on management of both virtual and physical infrastructures, with an attractive daily rate of up to £600 via an umbrella company.

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Active Directory, Group Policy, and DNS.
• Hands-on experience with VMware and virtualised environments.
• Able to work on-site at MOD Corsham and PTP.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure virtual machines and software.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and propose technical solutions.
• Proactively monitor complex IT environments.

Skills

Experience with Microsoft Active Directory

Experience with VMware vCenter

Experience with Microsoft Server OS

Ability to lift heavy equipment

Tools

Windows 10

Linux systems

Cisco networking products

Job description

Overview

Job Title: SC Cleared Level 2-3 Platform Engineer
Location: Corsham & occasional visits to Portsmouth
Employment Type: Contract
Salary Range: Up to £600 per day via an approved umbrella company

Role Overview: We are seeking a skilled and proactive Level 2-3 Platform Engineer to support the installation, configuration, and maintenance of hardware and software systems used in test and reference environments. These environments directly support deployed live IT systems and are critical to the operations of the Core Engineering, Test, and Live Service Management teams. The role involves working with technologies including VMware, Windows, Linux, and Cisco, and requires hands-on experience in both virtual and physical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure virtual machines, networks, and software following system administration guides and work instructions.
• Apply updates and patches using MECM and WSUS.
• Install and configure operating systems, antivirus software, and other applications.
• Set up and maintain IT hardware, including lifting and installing heavy equipment.
• Proactively monitor complex environments and record issues, faults, and resolutions.
• Diagnose and resolve network, hardware, and software issues.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and propose resolutions for technical issues across Windows/Linux servers, virtualisation, and networking.
• Maintain inventories of hardware/software and manage logistics for replacements.
• Manage server backups and ensure data integrity.
• Maintain network connectivity and accurately document changes.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Ability to work on-site at MOD Corsham and PTP within a close-knit team.
• Experience with:
  • Microsoft Active Directory, Group Policy, and DNS
  • Microsoft Server OS (ideally 2012R2, 2019) and Windows 10
  • VMware vCenter and virtualised environments
  • Various computer hardware platforms
  • Physically able to lift and install heavy equipment

Desirable Skills

• Administration of:
  • Microsoft Exchange Server 2016
  • Skype Server 2016
  • SharePoint Server
  • SQL Server 2016
  • Trend DSM
  • VEEAM
  • SolarWinds
  • Amulet Hotkey Zero Clients
  • Meinburg NTP
  • VMware Horizon and AppVolumes
  • Microsoft Endpoint Connection Manager
• Knowledge of:
  • ADFS
  • Windows PKI (especially within Defence or DPKI)
  • VMware NSX and microsegmentation
  • Cryptographic material handling and accounting
  • Linux systems
  • Cisco networking products

Willingness to work outside normal hours, including on-call duties (average one week in six).

If this is the role for you please submit your CV at your earliest convenience