Requirements
Must have:
- 4-5 years in a similar senior IT/networking role - Strong expertise with Cisco routers & switches - Proficient in TCP/IP networking, firewalls (Fortinet), and IT security - Experience with Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) and Hyper-V - Knowledge of Active Directory & Azure AD - Familiarity with Microsoft Azure, Office 365, and Intune - Support for Windows 10/11 & Apple devices (MDM/Meraki) - Experience with backup & disaster recovery solutions - Strong communication and customer-facing skills - SQL Server experience beneficial
Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and support secure, scalable network solutions across multi-site customer environments. - Lead the delivery of network and core infrastructure projects, including new installations, upgrades, and migrations. - Manage and maintain on-prem and cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance, and security. - Provide senior-level support for routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, and WAN connectivity. - Administer and support Windows Server environments, virtualised platforms (Hyper-V), and associated services. - Support and optimise Microsoft cloud technologies, including Azure, Azure AD, Office 365, and Intune. - Monitor infrastructure performance, capacity, and security; proactively identify risks and improvement opportunities. - Implement and maintain security policies, patching, firmware updates, and disaster recovery solutions. - Act as an escalation point for complex technical issues, providing remote and on-site support where required. - Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, and procedures. - Work closely with senior management and other technical teams to define standards, policies, and best practices. - Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and oversight to junior engineers and field teams.
Company:
We are a well-established IT solutions provider with over 30 years of experience supporting 400 client sites nationwide. We offer a competitive salary of up to £55,000 with a performance-related bonus, along with benefits such as a company car, company pension, private healthcare, flexible working schedule, employee discounts, and profit-share eligibility after 12 months. Our team is committed to delivering secure, scalable, and high-quality IT solutions, and we are looking for a customer-focused Senior IT Engineer to join us on-site in Abingdon, Oxfordshire.