Systems Engineer

Winsearch; Old Warren; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working 3 days onsite Reading

6‑month contract

Job summary

Winsearch is recruiting a Systems Engineer to join the Infrastructure and Platform Services team at Reading with hybrid working (3 days onsite). This 6‑month contract offers exposure to cloud, virtualization, container platforms and modern infrastructure technologies.

The role focuses on supporting enterprise‑scale cloud and on‑premises infrastructure, automation and resilience, with active SC clearance. The position includes a strong development path in a technical environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Systems Engineering or 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.

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.

Skills

Azure administration

Windows Server

Linux administration

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Automation

Infrastructure as Code

Problem solving

Education

Degree in IT/CS/Systems Engineering or related

Tools

Microsoft Azure

OpenShift

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.

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