Systems Engineer - Infrastructure & Cloud Operations

  • Interact Consulting Ltd
  • Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
  • 08/06/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

My Milton Keynes based client are looking for an experienced Systems Engineer to join their Enterprise Technology team, playing a key role in delivering secure, resilient and high-performing infrastructure services across both on-premises and cloud environments. This is a hybrid role of 2 days a week in the office.

This is an exciting opportunity for a technical specialist with strong Microsoft Azure, VMware, Hyper-V, and enterprise data centre experience to support and evolve a large-scale infrastructure estate. You'll be responsible for maintaining critical platforms including virtualisation, security, storage, backup, networking and cloud services, while driving continuous improvement and modernisation initiatives.

Key responsibilities
  • Managing and supporting enterprise-scale Azure cloud services and on-premises infrastructure.
  • Administering and optimising VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper V environments.
  • Supporting core data centre infrastructure, including physical servers, storage, backup and disaster recovery solutions.
  • Ensuring compliance with security frameworks including ISO27001, Cyber Essentials Plus and NCSC guidance.
Requirements
  • Strong hands on experience with Microsoft Azure, including administration, security and identity services.
  • Proven expertise in VMware and Hyper V virtualisation technologies.
  • Experience managing enterprise data centre operations, including storage, backup and resilience platforms.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft technologies including Entra ID (Azure AD), Intune, Defender, Microsoft 365 and Active Directory.

Relevant certifications such as AZ-104, AZ-500, SC-300, MS-102 and ITIL Foundation are highly desirable.