Senior Systems Engineer

Job Description

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Senior Systems Engineer
Location: Manchester (1-2days onsite requirement)
Contract: 6 months
IR35 Status: InsideIR35
About the Role:

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Our client is seeking an experienced Senior/Lead Systems Engineer to design, deliver, and optimise critical infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments.

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You'll drive infrastructure modernisation, automation, resilience, and best practices across systems, cloud, and identity platforms.

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This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation and play a key role in shaping its technology landscape.

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Skills & Experience Required:

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• Extensive experience in enterprise systems engineering and infrastructure management.

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• Strong expertise across Windows Server, Active Directory, domain services, virtualisation and enterprise storage platforms.

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• Proven experience supporting and optimising Microsoft 365 environments and associated identity services.

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• Hands-on experience designing and managing cloud infrastructure within Azure, AWS and/or GCP.

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• Strong Infrastructure as Code experience using Terraform, Bicep or equivalent tooling.

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• Advanced PowerShell Scripting skills and experience automating infrastructure and operational processes.

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• Experience using Python for systems automation, tooling or infrastructure management.

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• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across complex enterprise environments.

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• Solid networking knowledge with an understanding equivalent to CCNA level or above.

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• Ability to work independently, take ownership and deliver results in a dynamic environment.

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Key Responsibilities:

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• Lead enterprise systems engineering across Windows Server, Active Directory, virtualisation, storage and core infrastructure platforms.

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• Design, implement and optimise Active Directory and domain services to support a scalable and secure enterprise environment.

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• Support and enhance Microsoft 365 services, identity platforms and endpoint management solutions.

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• Design, deploy and manage cloud infrastructure across AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

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• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform, Bicep and modern automation practices.

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• Drive Scripting and automation initiatives using PowerShell and Python to improve operational efficiency and consistency.

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• Own backup, disaster recovery, patch management and infrastructure resilience programmes.

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• Work across cloud, identity, endpoint and infrastructure technologies with a true full-stack systems engineering mindset.

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• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues while maintaining high levels of service availability.

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• Operate effectively within a fast-changing, low-maturity environment, helping to establish standards, processes and technical direction.

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Desirable Experience:

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• Experience within gaming, VFX, animation, media production or similarly demanding technical environments.

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• Familiarity with Perforce infrastructure and large-scale build pipeline environments.

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• Experience designing highly available, resilient and business-critical infrastructure platforms.

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• Exposure to AI-powered tooling and automation solutions for infrastructure management and operational efficiency.

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• Experience supporting organisations through infrastructure transformation and modernisation initiatives.

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