Senior IT Engineer
Worhting - 5 days per week
up to £40,000 + Bonus + Benefits
We are looking for a highly capable Senior IT Engineer to join a well established IT consultancy, taking ownership of complex technical issues, infrastructure improvements, and project delivery across a diverse client environment.
This role is suited to someone with strong 3rd line experience, a proactive mindset, and a passion for modernising IT systems across both on-premise and cloud platforms .
You will play a key role in maintaining stability, driving improvements, and acting as a senior escalation point within the team.
The Role
As a Senior IT Engineer, you will operate across support, infrastructure, and project work, ensuring systems are secure, scalable, and aligned with best practices.
You will:
* Act as a 3rd line escalation point for complex technical issues
* Lead and deliver infrastructure and cloud projects
* Maintain and optimise Microsoft 365 and server environments
* Work closely with clients to design and implement technical solutions
* Support and mentor junior engineers
* Identify opportunities for automation, improvement, and standardisation
This role combines hands-on technical work with ownership and influence over how systems are designed and supported.
Responsibilities
* Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across desktop, server, and network environments
* Design and implement solutions across Microsoft 365, cloud, and on-prem infrastructure
* Manage and maintain:
o Windows Server environments
o Active Directory and Entra ID
o Microsoft 365 services (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, Intune)
* Support virtualised environments (Hyper-V / VMware)
* Monitor systems, backups, and security alerts
* Deliver infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and deployments
* Maintain clear technical documentation
* Contribute to continuous improvement of internal processes and systems
Skills & Experience
Core Skills
* Strong experience in a 3rd line or senior IT support role
* Microsoft 365 administration (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, Intune, Entra ID)
* Windows Server (2016/2019/2022), Active Directory, Group Policy
* Virtualisation (Hyper-V or VMware)
* Networking fundamentals (VPNs, firewalls, switching)
* Backup and disaster recovery solutions
D esirable
* Experience in an MSP or multi-client environment
* Exposure to security standards (e.g. Cyber Essentials)
* PowerShell or scripting experience
* VoIP / telephony systems
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