Role OverviewOur client, a UK-based organisation supporting safety-critical systems, is strengthening its local infrastructure capability. Recent operational and audit reviews have identified risks related to under-resourcing, ageing platforms, and concentration of system knowledge and access. Key ResponsibilitiesOwn and maintain UK-based virtualisation and storage platforms (Azure, Hyper-V, KVM, VMware).Plan and deliver patching, refresh, and upgrade cycles for servers and hypervisors, including legacy environments.Manage and optimise Azure resources, including virtual machines, networking, cost control, and backup policies.Implement, operate, and monitor storage solutions (SAN/NAS/iSCSI, backup, replication) to ensure availability and data integrity.Support and maintain on-premises hardware, including physical servers, hypervisors, and critical appliances.Ensure audit readiness and compliance for systems subject to UK access and data residency restrictions.Maintain accurate documentation, asset inventories, and configuration records.Act as the local hands-on engineer for hardware replacements, vendor coordination, and emergency interventions.Collaborate with international and offshore teams to improve service consistency, ticket handling, and project delivery.Contribute to capacity and performance planning for critical UK systems.Provide input into automation, standardisation, and repeatable build and patching processes. Required Experience and Skills5+ years'' experience i