Cloud Support Engineer | VMware | OpenStack | Windows Server | Linux | PowerShell | Outside IR35 📍 Mostly Remote (Once a month onsite travel to Manchester) ⌛ Contract – Until 31st March 2027 💷 Up to £550 (Outside IR35) We're partnering with an established UK technology organisation specialising in cloud infrastructure and managed services, looking for experienced Cloud Support Engineers to support their existing infrastructure during a large-scale cloud migration programme. Working alongside an experienced engineering team, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day management, maintenance and support of customer environments running on a VMware-based cloud platform as well as focusing on migrating workloads onto a new OpenStack platform. As a Cloud Support Engineer, you will: • Provide day-to-day support and management of customer infrastructure across a VMware-based cloud environment • Manage and maintain Windows Server environments, including Windows Server 2012+ • Support and troubleshoot Microsoft Exchange, IIS, Active Directory and Office 365 • Use PowerShell scripting to automate and assist with the management of customer environments • Maintain VMware-based virtualisation solutions, supporting virtual machines and infrastructure services • Manage and maintain Veeam backup solutions, ensuring backup processes remain reliable • Support and maintain Linux-based environments using shell commands and scripting • Troubleshoot infrastructure issues, ensuring customer environments remain stable and operational • Work alongside internal engineering teams supporting a wider VMware-to-OpenStack migration programme We're looking for a Cloud Support Engineer with: • Proven commercial experience in VMware infrastructure support or cloud infrastructure engineering • Strong working knowledge of Windows Server 2012+ and associated Microsoft technologies • Experience supporting Microsoft Exchange, IIS, Active Directory and Office 365 • Practical experience using PowerShell scripting for infrastructure management and automation • Familiarity with managing and maintaining VMware-based virtualisation environments • Experience managing and maintaining Veeam backup solutions • Working knowledge of Linux-based environments, including shell commands and scripting • Experience supporting customer-facing cloud or managed service environments • The ability to work independently, troubleshoot technical issues and hit the ground running • Experience within a Managed Service Provider (MSP) environment would be advantageous
Cloud Support Engineer employer: Maxwell Bond
Join a forward-thinking company in West London that values innovation and collaboration, offering a dynamic work culture where your contributions directly impact real business solutions. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have access to continuous learning opportunities and the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies in machine learning. Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work model, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life while being part of a supportive team dedicated to excellence.
