Systems support engineer

Systems Support Engineer
£35,000 - £45,000 + Benefits
Stroud, Gloucestershire
Hybrid (office & remote)
Are you a hands-on technical expert who thrives on solving complex IT and customer challenges? Join a fast-growing, sustainability-focused technology company as a Systems Support Engineer. You'll play a leading role supporting both internal users and a global customer base, making a real impact on the business and the planet.
Key Responsibilities
Provide expert technical support for global customers, troubleshooting installation, licensing, network, and performance issues across Windows environments
Act as the go-to person for all internal IT support needs, managing networks, hardware, virtual servers (Hyper-V), and user accounts
Use remote tools (TeamViewer, RDP, GoToAssist) to diagnose system-level software issues
Set up, configure, and maintain Windows desktops, laptops, and local network infrastructure
Resolve software licensing and activation queries (e.g. FlexLM, RLM systems)
Document support cases, contribute to knowledge base material, and escalate complex technical challenges
Collaborate as a supportive team player in a dynamic, international environment
Key Skills & Experience
Proven experience in a technical support, helpdesk, or IT support role
Strong troubleshooting skills across Windows operating systems (installation, crashes, performance tuning)
In-depth networking knowledge: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, LAN/WAN, plus practical experience of tools like ping, tracert, nslookup
Solid hands-on experience with software licensing systems (FlexLM, RLM or similar)
Comfortable managing, setting up, and supporting virtual machines (especially Microsoft Hyper-V)
Confident using remote support tools and troubleshooting desktop/laptop/peripherals hardware issues
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to support technical and non-technical users
Customer-focused, detail-oriented, proactive and able to work both independently and as part of a team
Desirable:
Experience supporting specialised/complex software in a SaaS environment
Prior work in international or multi-site support teams
Basic scripting (PowerShell, Batch), exposure to CI/CD or software build environments
Relevant IT certifications (CompTIA A+, Network+, MCP)
What's on Offer
Competitive salary (£35k-£45k), dependent on experience and skills
Flexible hybrid working-split your time between home and the Stroud office
Future growth and professional development in a collaborative, high-performing team
Opportunity to make a positive environmental impact with your work
Inclusive and diverse team culture
This is a fantastic opportunity for a technical support and infrastructure problem-solver who wants to work in a growing company where every day is different and your work genuinely matters.
Apply now with your CV to take the next step in your support engineering career.
If you've held any of these roles or used these technologies/skills, this role could be a great fit: IT Support Engineer, Systems Support Engineer, Technical Support Specialist, Infrastructure Support, Windows Support Analyst, Network Support Engineer, Desktop Support, Service Desk Analyst, Helpdesk Engineer, Hyper-V Administrator, Technical Support Analyst, FlexLM, RLM, TeamViewer, CompTIA, MCP.
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