SC Platform Engineer

Job Title: SC Cleared Level 2-3 Platform Engineer Location: Corsham and occasional visits to Portsmouth Employment Type: Contract Salary Range: Up to 600 per day via an approved umbrella companyRole Overview We are seeking a skilled and proactive Level 2-3 Platform Engineer to support the installation, configuration, and maintenance of hardware and software systems used in test and reference environments. These environments directly support deployed live IT systems and are critical to the operations of the Core Engineering, Test, and Live Service Management teams. The role involves working with technologies including VMware, Windows, Linux, and Cisco, and requires hands-on experience in both virtual and physical infrastructure. Key ResponsibilitiesInstall and configure virtual machines, networks, and software following system administration guides and work instructions.Apply updates and patches using MECM and WSUS.Install and configure operating systems, antivirus software, and other applications.Set up and maintain IT hardware, including lifting and installing heavy equipment.Proactively monitor complex environments and record issues, faults, and resolutions.Diagnose and resolve network, hardware, and software issues.Conduct root-cause analysis and propose resolutions for technical issues across Windows/Linux servers, virtualisation, and networking.Maintain inventories of hardware/software and manage logistics for replacements.Manage server backups and ensure data ..... full job details .....