Senior Sytems Engineer

Job Description

Senior Systems Engineer

Location: ManchesterSalary: Up to £60,000 (+on call options)Hours: 40 per week

About the Role

We're looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to take ownership of our on-premises and cloud infrastructure. You'll be responsible for maintaining and improving our core server, storage, networking and platforms, while driving stability, security, and efficiency across the environment.

You'll play a key role in shaping the future state of our systems landscape, supporting major projects, and providing senior-level technical guidance across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead administration and enhancement of Windows Server, Active Directory and services (including Azure AD).
• Manage and improve system security, Group Policies, and access controls.
• Support virtualisation platforms (VMware) and storage solutions.
• Oversee firewalls (Fortinet), Wi-Fi infrastructure (Cambium), and general network operations.
• Deliver 2nd/3rd line support across infrastructure and act as technical escalation point.
• Contribute to architecture decisions and strategic infrastructure improvements.
• Maintain monitoring, alerting and operational reliability using modern tooling.

Required Skills & Experience

• 7+ years' experience in IT infrastructure roles.
• Strong background in Microsoft technologies: Windows Server, AD, Azure AD, GPOs.
• Experience with SCCM/SCOM or equivalent monitoring systems.
• Knowledge of VMware vSphere/vCenter.

Experience

• Exposure to Linux or macOS.
• Experience with Azure or AWS cloud environments.
• Understanding of networking, SAN, and data centre technologies.
• PowerShell scripting and automation skills.
• Certifications such as ITIL, MCITP, CCNA.
• Microsoft 365 administration knowledge.
• Experience with Agile delivery environments.
• Familiarity with monitoring/SEIM platforms (PRTG, Sumo Logic).

Benefits

• Ownership of a broad, modern systems environment.
• Influence over future infrastructure strategy and tooling.
• Supportive, collaborative engineering culture.
• 25 days holiday (rising to 27 after 2 years).
• Birthday and volunteering days off.
• Flexible working options, including remote.
• Health cash plan.

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