Systems Engineer - Data & Integration
Systems Engineer - Secure Digital Platform (SDP) Data & Integration
Reading (Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite)
£60.00 - £66.96 per hour (Inside IR35)
12-Month Contract
Active SC Clearance Required
Sole UK Nationals Only
We are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to join a high-profile Secure Digital Platform (SDP) programme supporting critical UK Defence and Aerospace projects. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a secure environment, delivering and supporting modern enterprise infrastructure across cloud and on-premise platforms.
Essential Requirements- Active SC Clearance (must already hold current clearance).
- Sole UK National due to project security requirements.
- Previous experience within UK Defence, MOD, Defence Digital or Aerospace environments.
- Ability to work 3 days per week onsite in Reading.
The Role
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.
What's on Offer?
- 12-month contract
- £60.00 - £66.96 per hour (Inside IR35)
- Hybrid working with 3 days onsite in Reading
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge secure digital platforms supporting critical UK Defence programmes
- Collaborative technical environment with modern cloud and infrastructure technologies
If you hold active SC Clearance, are a sole UK national, and have experience within Defence or Aerospace, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to discuss this opportunity in confidence.