Secure Platform & Cloud Engineer (SC Cleared)

Synergize Consulting; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergize Consulting in Reading is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to design, implement, and support enterprise infrastructure across cloud and on‑premises environments. You will manage Azure services, Windows and Linux servers, and container platforms such as Kubernetes and OpenShift.

The role emphasizes IaC, automation, security, and resilience, with on‑site work in Reading and hybrid options. Experience in MOD/aerospace or regulated sectors is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in infrastructure, systems, cloud, or platform engineering roles.
• Strong experience supporting enterprise-scale cloud and on‑premises environments.
• Demonstrable expertise in Microsoft Azure infrastructure and services.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and support enterprise infrastructure across cloud and on‑premises environments.
• Administer and optimise Microsoft Azure services and cloud‑native infrastructure.
• Manage and maintain Windows Server and Linux‑based environments.
• Deploy, configure, and support Kubernetes and OpenShift container platforms.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation solutions to improve platform management.
• Ensure infrastructure security, compliance, resilience, and availability requirements are met.

Skills

Azure infrastructure

Windows Server

Linux administration

Kubernetes/OpenShift

Infrastructure as Code

Automation scripting

Security/Zero Trust

Networking fundamentals

Mentoring juniors

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

PowerShell

Python

Bicep/ARM Templates

Job description

Synergize Consulting in Reading is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to design, implement, and support enterprise infrastructure across cloud and on‑premises environments. You will manage Azure services, Windows and Linux servers, and container platforms such as Kubernetes and OpenShift.

The role emphasizes IaC, automation, security, and resilience, with on‑site work in Reading and hybrid options. Experience in MOD/aerospace or regulated sectors is valued.