Systems Engineer – Cloud & Infrastructure (Hybrid, £60/hr)

About the role

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 expertise across cloud services, virtualisation, container platforms and modern infrastructure technologies.

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.

Required profile

• Motivated Systems Engineer with infrastructure or cloud support experience and a genuine interest in modern platform technologies.
• Degree in IT, 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.

Required skills

• Microsoft Azure administration and cloud services
• Windows Server
• Linux operating systems
• Virtualisation technologies
• Kubernetes and OpenShift container platforms
• Infrastructure monitoring and performance management
• Backup and disaster recovery processes
• Automation and scripting
• Infrastructure as Code concepts
• Technical troubleshooting and incident management

What we 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