Cloud Support Engineer | VMware | OpenStack | Windows Server | Linux | PowerShell | Outside IR35
Location: Mostly Remote (Once a month onsite travel to Manchester)
Contract: Until 31st March 2027
Pay: 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 in Manchester 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.
