Platform Engineer

Rate: -400 per day, inside IR35 (umbrella)
Location: East Midlands / Hybrid - 1 day per week onsite
Contract: Initial 3-month contract
Proposed start: 16/11/2026

Overview of the Platform Engineer role

Sellick Partnership is currently supporting a public sector organisation based in the East Midlands with the recruitment of an experienced Platform Engineer to join their ICT Platform team on an interim basis.

This is a key technical role responsible for the administration, maintenance and support of the organisation''s core IT infrastructure and platform systems. The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring the availability, security and performance of critical infrastructure, supporting both current and future technology requirements.

Working across a complex IT environment, you will provide technical support across server and operating systems, virtualisation, cloud infrastructure and core Microsoft technologies, while working closely with internal ICT teams, service providers and technical stakeholders to resolve issues and continually improve service delivery.

Key responsibilities of the Platform Engineer will include

• Providing support and administration across server and operating system platforms, including Wintel, Linux and VMware
• Supporting and administering the organisation''s Azure tenant and cloud infrastructure
• Managing and maintaining core systems, including Active Directory, SCCM, encrypted email, certificates and file shares
• Installing, upgrading, operating and maintaining platform infrastructure
• Investigating, diagnosing and resolving complex infrastructure incidents and problems
• Implementing and maintaining processes, procedures and systems to support effective platform management
• Monitoring infrastructure performance, identifying potential issues and taking corrective action where required
• Ensuring platform systems deliver high levels of availability, accessibility and reliability
• Supporting the implementation of infrastructure strategies, policies and service improvements
• Contributing to the preparation and delivery of new or changed IT services, ensuring adherence to change management processes
• Working collaboratively with other ICT teams and external service providers to diagnose and resolve service-affecting issues
• Maintaining accurate technical documentation and ensuring support processes are kept up to date
• Ensuring infrastructure services meet agreed SLAs, operational standards and business requirements
• Providing technical guidance, support and mentoring to other team members

Required experience/qualifications of the Platform Engineer position will include

• At least five years'' relevant experience within an ICT systems support, infrastructure or technical environment
• Strong experience in IT infrastructure administration and technical support
• Demonstrable experience supporting and administering server and operating system environments
• Strong knowledge of Wintel, Linux and VMware technologies
• Experience administering Microsoft Azure environments
• Strong Active Directory experience, including a good understanding of Group Policy
• Experience supporting core infrastructure technologies, including SCCM, certificates, file shares and email systems
• Experience investigating and resolving complex technical incidents and infrastructure problems
• Good understanding of ITIL principles and service management processes
• Experience working within a complex, multi-user and multi-service environment
• Strong understanding of infrastructure security, availability, monitoring and performance management
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical audiences
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and contribute effectively within a technical team

Desirable experience/qualifications will include

• Previous experience working within local government or the wider public sector
• Experience supporting large-scale IT infrastructure environments
• Knowledge of Public Services Network (PSN) standards and requirements
• Relevant IT infrastructure or platform engineering qualifications
• Experience working with external suppliers and service tower providers
• Experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to junior colleagues
• Experience supporting infrastructure across multiple organisations or partner environments

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Platform Engineer to join a large-scale public sector IT environment, taking responsibility for critical infrastructure and supporting the delivery of reliable, secure and effective technology services.

How to apply for the Platform Engineer position

If you believe you have the experience outlined above for this Platform Engineer opportunity, please apply within. Alternatively, if you would like a confidential chat about the role or organisation, please contact Poppy Coutts at Sellick Partnership to find out more.

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