Systems Engineer - SC Cleared

Systems Engineer – SC Cleared Whitehall Resources are currently looking for a Systems Engineer – SC Cleared. This role will be Inside of IR35, so you will be required to use an FCSA Accredited Umbrella Company. Must not have been outside of the UK for more than 6 months in the last 5 years. Key Requirements: - The Systems Engineer is responsible for supporting, maintaining, and improving enterprise infrastructure, cloud services, and platform technologies across the organisation. Working within the Infrastructure and Platform Services team, the role supports the delivery of secure, reliable, and resilient technology services across both cloud and on-premises environments. - The Systems Engineer assists in the administration of Microsoft Azure services, server infrastructure, networking technologies, virtualisation platforms, and container-based environments. Working under the guidance of senior engineers and architects, the role contributes to infrastructure operations, automation initiatives, platform support, and continuous improvement activities while developing technical expertise across modern infrastructure technologies. Key Responsibilities: - Support the administration and operation of cloud and on-premises infrastructure environments. - Maintain Windows Server and Linux operating systems. - Assist with the deployment, configuration, and support of Azure cloud services. - Support virtualisation platforms and enterprise hosting environments. - Assist in the administration of Kubernetes and OpenShift platforms. - Monitor infrastructure performance, availability, and capacity. - Support incident, problem, and service request management activities. - Assist with backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes. - Implement and support infrastructure changes in accordance with organisational standards. - Contribute to automation and Infrastructure as Code initiatives. - Maintain technical documentation and operational procedures. - Work with senior engineers to resolve technical issues and improve service reliability. Key Experience: - Experience supporting Windows Server and/or Linux environments. - Basic understanding of Microsoft Azure services and cloud computing principles. - Knowledge of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and firewalls. - Understanding of virtualisation technologies such as VMware or HyperV. - Familiarity with system monitoring and operational support processes. - Basic understanding of security principles and access management. - Understanding of backup, recovery, and disaster recovery concepts. - Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills. - Ability to work effectively within a collaborative technical team. - Willingness to learn new technologies and engineering practices. - Strong attention to detail and commitment to service quality. Desirable Skills: - Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) or equivalent certification. - Azure Administrator (AZ-104) certification. - Experience with Kubernetes or OpenShift. - Exposure to Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or Ansible. - Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python. - Experience working in hybrid cloud environments. - Exposure to automation and DevOps practices. - Experience with monitoring tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, or Azure Monitor. - Knowledge of containerisation technologies such as Docker. - ITIL Foundation certification.