Systems Engineer - Azure
+12 months +
+Hybrid working in Reading
+SC cleared role
+Sole British nationals only due to nature of the project
+Inside IR35
+£500 - £535 a day
Working within the Infrastructure & Platform Services team, you will help support, maintain and enhance enterprise infrastructure, cloud services and platform technologies. You'll contribute to secure, reliable and resilient services across Microsoft Azure and on-premise environments while supporting automation and modern infrastructure initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Support and administer cloud and on-premises infrastructure.
- Maintain Windows Server and Linux environments.
- Deploy, configure and support Microsoft Azure services.
- Support virtualisation platforms including VMware and Hyper-V.
- Assist with Kubernetes and OpenShift platform administration.
- Monitor infrastructure performance, availability and capacity.
- Support incident, problem and change management activities.
- Assist with backup, disaster recovery and business continuity processes.
- Contribute to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation initiatives.
- Produce and maintain technical documentation.
- Work closely with senior engineers to improve platform reliability and operational performance.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Experience supporting Windows Server and/or Linux environments.
- Understanding of Microsoft Azure services and cloud technologies.
- Knowledge of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs and firewalls.
- Experience with virtualisation technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V.
- Familiarity with infrastructure monitoring and operational support.
- Understanding of security principles and access management.
- Knowledge of backup, recovery and disaster recovery concepts.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work within a collaborative engineering team.
Desirable Skills
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) and/or Azure Administrator (AZ-104).
- Experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift and Docker.
- Exposure to Terraform, Ansible or other Infrastructure as Code tools.
- Scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash or Python.
- Experience with Grafana, Prometheus or Azure Monitor.
- Knowledge of DevOps practices and hybrid cloud environments.
- ITIL Foundation certification.
Systems Engineer - Azure in Reading employer: CBSbutler Ltd.
As a Senior Commercial Officer at our innovative engineering and manufacturing organisation in Kidderminster, you'll thrive in a dynamic work culture that values collaboration and creativity. We offer excellent benefits, including hybrid working options, and a commitment to employee growth through exposure to high-value programmes and professional development opportunities. Join us to be part of a team that is not only shaping the future of engineering but also fostering meaningful relationships and driving business success.
