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Infrastructure Automation Engineer Lead Location: London Pay: 600 per day Contract: 6 months Shape the Future of Infrastructure Automation We are embarking on a major transformation programme to embed automation across our global infrastructure estate, and we're looking for an experienced Infrastructure Automation Engineer Lead (VP) to help drive this strategic initiative. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in accelerating Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, and platform engineering practices across a complex global environment supporting approximately 3,000 servers and services. You'll work at the intersection of Infrastructure, Cloud, Security, Development, and Architecture teams to build scalable, secure, and reusable automation solutions that improve operational efficiency, consistency, and resilience. If you're passionate about automation, cloud technologies, DevOps practices, and modern infrastructure engineering, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Be Doing As Infrastructure Automation Engineer Lead, you will: Design, develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform, Ansible and Python. Drive automation adoption across compute, storage, cloud and network infrastructure teams. Build reusable automation frameworks, templates and standards to enable consistent delivery across global platforms. Contribute to the development of internal platform engineering capabilities and self-service infrastructure solutions. Integrate automation into VMware, Azure and GitHub-based workflows. Partner closely with Infrastructure, Security, Development, SRE and Architecture teams to identify and eliminate manual processes. Support the delivery of the Infrastructure Automation Programme roadmap and key objectives. Ensure automation solutions are secure, compliant and aligned with organisational standards. Develop CI/CD integrations, guardrails and governance controls for infrastructure automation. Act as a technical leader and trusted advisor across infrastructure transformation initiatives. Participate in out-of-hours support and major incident escalation when required. What We're Looking For Essential Skills & Experience Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices. Advanced hands-on experience with Terraform . Advanced experience with Ansible . Strong scripting skills using Python , PowerShell or Bash. Experience working with Git-based development workflows (GitHub, GitLab or similar). Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies. Experience with cloud infrastructure, ideally Azure and/or AWS. Good knowledge of VMware infrastructure services. Solid understanding of enterprise infrastructure including compute, storage and networking. Experience working within structured change management and regulated environments. Proven ability to collaborate effectively across technical teams and stakeholders. Strong networking knowledge. Additional Experience We Value Platform Engineering and Internal Developer Platform experience. Terraform module development and reusable automation libraries. Cloud migration and modernisation programmes. Hybrid cloud architecture and landing zone design. Kubernetes, Docker or OpenShift experience. Enterprise governance, security and compliance frameworks. Greenfield infrastructure and automation projects. Infrastructure architecture and target-state design. Qualifications Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent practical experience. Desirable Certifications HashiCorp Terraform Associate Red Hat Ansible Certification Microsoft Azure Administrator Azure Solutions Architect Relevant cloud, automation or DevOps certifications What You'll Bring Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. A proactive, customer-focused mindset. Strong analytical and problem-solving capability. The ability to influence and drive change across technical teams. Meticulous attention to detail. A collaborative approach and passion for continuous improvement. The ability to lead by example and mentor others. Why Join Us? You'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of infrastructure engineering, helping deliver modern automation capabilities that support business growth, operational excellence and technology transformation on a global scale. Join us and help build the next generation of infrastructure automation. Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. .

Senior Systems Engineer - Secure Digital Platform (SDP) Data & Integration Location: Reading - 3 days onsite / 2 days remote Rate: 65- 71 per hour, inside IR35 Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required Nationality: Sole British National required Contract: 6 Months + The Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to support a secure digital platform within a highly regulated defence and aerospace environment. You will be responsible for the design, implementation, operation, support and continuous improvement of enterprise infrastructure, cloud platforms and hosting services. The role provides technical leadership across hybrid environments, ensuring systems are secure, resilient, scalable and aligned with business and programme objectives . You will work across Microsoft Azure, on-premises infrastructure, virtualisation, storage, networking and container platforms including Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift . Working closely with security, architecture, application and service delivery teams, you will support business-critical services while driving automation, modernisation and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy and support enterprise infrastructure across cloud and on-premises environments. Administer and optimise Microsoft Azure services and cloud-native infrastructure. Manage and maintain Windows Server and Linux environments. Deploy, configure and support Kubernetes and OpenShift platforms. Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation solutions. Ensure infrastructure meets security, compliance, resilience and availability requirements. Monitor system performance, capacity and operational health. Support backup, disaster recovery and business continuity capabilities. Work with security teams to implement secure-by-design infrastructure solutions. Troubleshoot and resolve complex incidents, problems and technical issues. Maintain technical documentation, standards and operational procedures. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing. Support infrastructure transformation, cloud migration and technology refresh programmes. Key Objectives Cloud & Infrastructure Engineering Deliver reliable, scalable infrastructure solutions. Support the adoption and governance of cloud services. Maintain high levels of platform availability, performance and resilience. Drive infrastructure modernisation initiatives. Platform & Container Services Design and support Kubernetes and OpenShift hosting platforms. Enable secure deployment of containerised workloads. Improve automation, observability and operational efficiency. Support platform scalability and lifecycle management. Operational Excellence Maintain infrastructure services against agreed service level objectives. Identify and resolve recurring operational issues. Improve monitoring, alerting and performance management. Ensure operational processes follow industry best practice. Automation & Continuous Improvement Promote Infrastructure as Code and automation-first approaches. Develop and maintain automation using scripting and orchestration tools. Reduce manual operational overhead through process improvement. Drive continuous service improvement and innovation. Planning & Technical Assurance Support infrastructure roadmaps and strategic plans. Manage technical risks, dependencies and operational challenges. Participate in capacity planning and technology lifecycle management. Provide technical assurance and delivery confidence across programmes and projects. Escalate issues and risks appropriately. Essential Skills & Experience 5+ years' experience in systems engineering, infrastructure engineering, platform engineering or a similar role. Demonstrable experience delivering infrastructure within defence, aerospace or highly regulated environments . Active SC Clearance . Sole British National . Strong experience administering Microsoft Azure services and infrastructure. Experience supporting hybrid cloud and on-premises environments. Experience working within classified or secure environments. Strong knowledge of Windows Server and Linux operating systems. Experience with enterprise virtualisation platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V. Strong understanding of networking technologies, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, load balancing, firewalls and routing. Hands-on experience administering Kubernetes clusters. Practical experience supporting Red Hat OpenShift environments. Experience supporting large-scale enterprise container platforms. Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates or Ansible . Strong scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Bash, Python or similar . Experience with monitoring, logging and observability platforms. Experience with backup, recovery and disaster recovery solutions. Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to mentor and support junior engineers. Experience working within Agile, DevOps or Platform Engineering environments. Desirable Experience Azure Solutions Architect or Azure Administrator certification. Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate. Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert. Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA). Red Hat OpenShift Administration certification. VMware VCP certification. ITIL Foundation or equivalent service management certification. Knowledge of Azure Arc and hybrid cloud management technologies. Experience with Software Defined Networking (SDN). Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture principles. Experience with service mesh technologies such as Istio. Knowledge of cloud cost optimisation and FinOps principles. Experience with edge or distributed computing architectures. Experience supporting infrastructure transformation and cloud migration programmes. Qualifications A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering or a related discipline is desirable, alongside significant professional experience in infrastructure, systems, cloud or platform engineering. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer with strong Azure, Kubernetes/OpenShift and secure infrastructure experience to work on technically challenging programmes within a critical UK defence and aerospace environment.

Systems Engineer - Azure months + +Hybrid working in Reading +SC cleared role +Sole British nationals only due to nature of the project +Inside IR35 + 500 - 535 a day 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. If you'd like to discuss this Systems Engineer - Azure role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.

IT Infrastructure & Systems Administrator Central London Hybrid Working 6-month FTC Full Time This is a 6 month fixed term contract We are working with a well-established multi-site organisation seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure & Systems Administrator to join a collaborative internal technology team. This role will suit someone with strong Microsoft infrastructure experience who enjoys supporting a mixed on-prem and cloud environment, contributing to ongoing systems improvement projects, and acting as an escalation point for technical issues. Key Responsibilities Support and maintain core Microsoft server and cloud environments Administer Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP and related services Manage Microsoft 365 technologies including Exchange Online and Azure AD Support virtualised infrastructure environments Assist with systems upgrades, deployments and patch management Maintain endpoint management platforms and device administration Support business-critical applications and operational systems Monitor backups, system health and infrastructure performance Provide third-line technical support across the organisation Contribute to documentation, security best practice and process improvement Experience Required Strong experience administering Windows Server environments Good knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Azure AD administration Experience with virtualisation technologies (VMware or similar) Understanding of endpoint/device management platforms Experience supporting both cloud and on-prem infrastructure Knowledge of patching, backups and infrastructure monitoring Strong troubleshooting and stakeholder communication skills Desirable Experience with SCCM, WSUS or similar tooling Exposure to JAMF or Apple device environments Experience supporting payment or transactional systems Familiarity with networking and Wi-Fi infrastructure What's on Offer Hybrid working Collaborative technical environment Exposure to a broad infrastructure estate Opportunity to contribute to modernisation projects Competitive salary and benefits package