IT Systems Engineer

Overview

In this role you will maintain and improve our IT infrastructure, spanning on-premises and cloud environments. You will combine 3rd line support with project delivery, working across Windows, Linux, Entra ID/Azure, and Docker to keep systems reliable and secure. You’ll collaborate with internal teams to plan and execute IT initiatives that support business goals. This is a hands-on, impact-oriented role in a growing company shaping skylines across the UK and Europe. You’ll be part of a dynamic team that values proactive problem-solving and knowledge sharing.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days holiday
• Minimum 7% employer pension contributions
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Employee benefits scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Save as you earn (SAYE) scheme? (Save as you earn)→give exact phrasing?

Responsibilities

• Provide 3rd line support for day-to-day IT operations and act as escalation point for complex issues
• Maintain and manage Windows and Linux servers for performance and security
• Administer Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), including identity and access management, Conditional Access, MFA and hybrid identity
• Deploy, manage and secure Azure resources (VMs, networking, storage, backups)
• Build, deploy and maintain containerised applications with Docker
• Oversee and configure network infrastructure (firewalls, routers, switches)
• Handle system upgrades, patches, and new installations across on-premises and cloud environments
• Lead IT infrastructure projects from design to deployment
• Troubleshoot complex issues across platforms
• Monitor system performance for uptime and reliability
• Maintain IT documentation and share knowledge within the team

Key requirements

• Minimum 3 years in an IT Systems Administrator/Engineer role with 3rd line support
• Strong Windows and Linux server management and troubleshooting
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra ID and Azure administration (hybrid)
• Practical experience with Docker and containerised workloads
• Hands-on experience with Cisco/FortiGate firewalls, routers and switches
• Solid understanding of networking protocols, VPNs and security best practices
• Familiarity with virtualisation technologies (VMware)
• Excellent problem-solving, communication and teamwork skills

• problem-solving
• communication
• teamwork
• Windows server
• Linux server
• Microsoft Entra ID / Azure administration

…