Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer
Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

We are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to join a global technology team, responsible for the design, delivery, and optimisation of enterprise infrastructure across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

This role requires deep technical expertise across networking, storage, compute, cloud, messaging, and security, as well as the ability to mentor colleagues and act as a senior escalation point.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage enterprise systems including networks, storage, databases, Exchange/Microsoft 365, Entra ID, authentication and mobility solutions.

• Administer and support cloud-based platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and on-prem infrastructure.

• Deliver expert-level support for escalated incidents and mentor junior engineers.

• Implement and maintain container platforms (Docker, Kubernetes) and automation frameworks (Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD).

• Apply advanced security practices including zero-trust, SIEM integration and EDR.

• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, policies, and procedures.

• Support enterprise backup, disaster recovery and business continuity capabilities.

• Contribute to change management, incident management, and occasional out-of-hours support.

Skills & Experience

• Proven track record in enterprise-scale infrastructure engineering, ideally 7+ years.

• Expertise in Microsoft Entra ID, Windows Server (2019+), VMware vSphere 8+, Kubernetes and container orchestration.

• Strong knowledge of networking technologies (LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, SASE, MPLS, VLAN, WiFi).

• Experience with modern storage solutions (SAN, NAS, vSAN, Pure Storage, Azure Blob, AWS S3).

• Proficiency in Scripting (PowerShell, Python) and automation.

• Advanced understanding of backup, disaster recovery, and system hardening.

• Relevant certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, Azure AZ-305, CCNP) highly desirable.

What We're Looking For

• A proactive, technically excellent engineer with the ability to manage complex infrastructure at scale.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams and with external partners.

• A problem-solver who keeps up to date with emerging technologies such as AI-driven operations and multi-cloud management.