IT Operations Engineer – £50,000 | Derbyshire Are you an experienced IT professional looking for a hands-on role in a dynamic environment? Our client, a leading company based in Derbyshire, is seeking a proactive IT Operations Engineer to take ownership of their IT infrastructure and service delivery. The Role: If you enjoy a varied role, as IT Operations Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth running of IT services, driving continuous improvements, and enhancing operational efficiency. This is a 100% hands-on position where you will be responsible for IT service management, infrastructure, security, and project delivery. Key Responsibilities: IT Service Management – Oversee the day-to-day running of IT services, ensuring minimal disruption and high performance. Compliance & Security – Maintain IT systems to meet the highest security and regulatory standards. Monitoring & KPI Tracking – Establish monitoring systems, analyse performance metrics, and implement improvements. Project Management – Lead IT projects, including system upgrades and infrastructure enhancements, ensuring timely delivery and minimal impact on business operations. Key Requirements: 5 years of experience in IT operations Strong expertise in Windows Server, SQL, Virtualization, and Cisco Networking (certifications preferred). Experience managing Microsoft 365 administration, virtualization, and ERP environments (Syspro ERP is desirable). Solid knowledge of ITIL frameworks, IT service management, and cloud technologies. Proven ability to manage external vendors and IT contracts effectively. A proactive, problem-solving mindset with strong team-building and continuous improvement skills. Desirable Qualifications: ITIL, Cisco Networking such as CCNA, or Microsoft certifications. What’s in It for You? Salary: Up to £50,000 Career progression opportunities within a well-established company. The chance to make a real impact in a fast-paced, hands-on role. If you are a driven and experienced IT Operations Engineer looking for your next challenge, we want to hear from you! Tilt Recruitment are specialists in IT Recruitment. We work hard to find our candidates their perfect roles within fantastic organisations across the UK. If this role isn’t right for you, please still get in touch with us as we may have other roles which may suit you better. We also offer up to £500 for every successful referral, if you know someone who matches this skill set please let us know. Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook. Tilt Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy