View Vacancy -- IT Systems Engineer - MLC 2772
Open Date 05/02/2026, 15:25 /*generated inline style */ Close Date /*generated inline style */ 01/03/2026, 23:55 /*generated inline style */ Research Institute MRC Mary Lyon Centre /*generated inline style */ Research Institute / Unit Information
The is located in an expanding science and innovation campus in Oxfordshire and is an internationally renowned centre at the forefront of genetics research. As the hub of the new National Mouse Genetics Network, the specialist facilities and capabilities of the MLC support a number of research groups across the UK to accelerate our understanding of human diseases, such as cancer, developmental disorders and neurodegeneration.
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/*generated inline style */ Band MRC - 4 /*generated inline style */ Location Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire /*generated inline style */ Salary £42,159 - £44,801 per annum (dependent on skills and experience) /*generated inline style */ Contract Type Fixed Term /*generated inline style */ Job Type Technical & Scientific Professionals /*generated inline style */ Full Time / Part Time Full Time /*generated inline style */ Contract Length 6 Months /*generated inline style */ Job Description
Overall Purpose:
We are seeking an IT Systems Engineer to join our IT Services team at the Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell (MLC).
This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your technical skills within a supportive and collaborative Informatics department.
The successful candidate will assist in the management and maintenance of a modern and robust IT infrastructure across a wide range of platforms. You will work closely with the service desk team and other informaticians within a networked environment comprising over 150 physical and virtual servers (VMware, Windows, Linux) and over 400 Windows end-user devices. We operate an on-premises, purpose-built primary data centre with over 2 Petabytes of enterprise disk storage, replicated to a secondary data centre in a separate building.
Platforms include MS365, Defender, Intune, VMware, vCenter, Patch Manager Plus (PMP), Microsoft Configuration Manager, Tenable and ClearPass.
If you are an excellent team player with a proactive attitude, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Main Duties/Key Responsibilities:
1. Windows server administration and patching
2. Proactive use of Manage Engine Patch Manager Plus for vulnerability remediation
3. Monitoring of systems and assessment of vulnerability scans, actioning mitigations as required
4. Cyber Security assessments, ensuring that standards are met and maintained
5. MS365 administration and management
6. Management and maintenance of Microsoft Active Directory Domain and Group Policies
7. Ensuring adherence to MRC and UKRI IT policies
8. Production and maintenance of technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and processes
Working Relationships:
The post-holder will be expected to:
9. Collaborate with the IT Service Desk team, communicating change management and direction as required
10. Work closely with other Systems Engineers across a range of projects and scheduled tasks
11. Report to the Head of IT to convey progress and proactively contribute strategic ideas for continual improvement
12. Provide third-line support to MLC staff members as required
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Education/Qualifications/Training Required:
Essential:
13. A strong technical IT/computing educational history, ideally to BSc level, or equivalent relevant professional experience
Previous Work Experience Required:
Essential:
14. Experience of maintaining and supporting IT systems within a similar technology environment
15. Experience of delivering second- and third-line technical support
Desirable:
16. Experience of delivering and managing IT projects to support business objectives
Knowledge and Experience:
Essential:
17. Strong working knowledge of MS365, Active Directory and Group policy administration and management
18. Experience of Windows server and end-user device patching, administration and management
19. Administration and management of VMware hosts, virtual servers, and associated infrastructure
Desirable:
20. Strong working knowledge of IT Security and cyber resilience principles
21. PowerShell or Ansible scripting
Personal skills/Behaviours/Qualities:
Essential:
22. An excellent team player with effective communication skills
23. A proactive, self-motivated attitude towards project organisation and delivery, with the ability to prioritise effectively
24. Willingness to take ownership of a task through to successful delivery
25. Ability to create concise and useful documentation
26. Attention to detail, producing quality implementations
27. Ability to liaise with third-party solution providers
Desirable:
28. Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
29. Ability to contribute ideas as part of our continual improvement programme
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