Senior IT Engineer
South East England (Hybrid/Field Based - 80% Remote)
£40,000 - £45,000 - 18 Month FTC
VIQU are partnering with a leading education organisation who are seeking a Senior IT Engineer to support a portfolio of schools across South East England. This is a field-based role focused on delivering infrastructure improvements, supporting key IT projects, and providing escalated technical expertise across a diverse education environment. You’ll work closely with local IT teams and school stakeholders, combining remote working with on-site visits to deliver practical solutions, improve system performance, and support ongoing transformation across the estate.
Key Responsibilities of the Senior IT Engineer:
* Support delivery of medium-scale IT projects, including procurement and rollout of systems
* Conduct technical audits of IT systems and processes, identifying risks and improvement opportunities
* Provide expert problem-solving and challenge existing approaches to implement effective solutions
* Contribute to IT estate refresh planning, including budgeting and infrastructure improvements
* Deliver training and guidance to local IT staff to build capability
* Provide short-term specialist support during IT incidents or crises
* Work closely with stakeholders across schools, communicating technical concepts clearly
* Travel to schools across South East England as part of project delivery (within working hours)
Key Requirements of the Senior IT Enigneer:
* Proven experience in a 2nd or 3rd line IT support or technical role
* Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
* Experience with technologies such as Intune, Azure, Active Directory, and cloud infrastructure
* Knowledge of networking solutions such as Meraki or Ubiquiti wireless systems
* Excellent communication skills with experience engaging non-technical stakeholders
* Experience within education or schools is desirable but not essential
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region (all miles are expensable)
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Senior IT Support Engineer
South East England (Hybrid/Field Based - 80% Remote)
£40,000 - £45,000 - 18 Month FTC