Senior IT Engineer

Senior IT Engineer

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Worhting - 5 days per week
up to £40,000 + Bonus + Benefits

We are looking for a highly capable Senior IT Engineer to join a well established IT consultancy, taking ownership of complex technical issues, infrastructure improvements, and project delivery across a diverse client environment.

This role is suited to someone with strong 3rd line experience , a proactive mindset, and a passion for modernising IT systems across both on-premise and cloud platforms .

You will play a key role in maintaining stability, driving improvements, and acting as a senior escalation point within the team.

The Role
As a Senior IT Engineer, you will operate across support, infrastructure, and project work, ensuring systems are secure, scalable, and aligned with best practices.

You will:
Act as a 3rd line escalation point for complex technical issues
Lead and deliver infrastructure and cloud projects
Maintain and optimise Microsoft 365 and server environments
Work closely with clients to design and implement technical solutions
Support and mentor junior engineers
Identify opportunities for automation, improvement, and standardisation

This role combines hands-on technical work with ownership and influence over how systems are designed and supported.

Responsibilities
Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across desktop, server, and network environments
Design and implement solutions across Microsoft 365, cloud, and on-prem infrastructure
Manage and maintain:
Windows Server environments
Active Directory and Entra ID
Microsoft 365 services (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, Intune)
Support virtualised environments (Hyper-V / VMware)
Monitor systems, backups, and security alerts
Deliver infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and deployments
Maintain clear technical documentation
Contribute to xwzovoh continuous improvement of internal processes and systems
Skills & Experience
Core Skills
Strong experience in a 3rd line or senior IT support role
Microsoft 365 administration (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, Intune, Entra ID)
Windows Server (2016/2019/2022), Active Directory, Group Policy
Virtualisation (Hyper-V or VMware)
Networking fundamentals (VPNs, firewalls, switching)
Backup and disaster recovery solutions
D esirable
Experience in an MSP or multi-client environment
Exposure to security standards (e.g. Cyber Essentials)
PowerShell or scripting experience
VoIP / telephony systems