IDT Senior Systems Engineer

NHS; Tooting; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Tooting is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join their IT Infrastructure Team. The role focuses on supporting clinical and non-clinical users and managing IT infrastructure, including storage and remote technology support. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in systems support and a strong background in Active Directory and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years 3rd line/systems support experience.
• Experience of supporting and administering VMWare ESX server including high availability.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in an enterprise environment with over 100 servers.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT infrastructure support for clinical and non-clinical users.
• Triaging tickets for the IT support team.
• Support remote technology and storage management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting skills

Advanced Active Directory

Knowledge of SAN

SQL expertise

Education

Postgraduate qualification (e.g. MSc)

Strong Technical Experience - MCP

Tools

VMWare ESX server

Cisco switch configuration

Job description

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a band 7, Senior Systems Engineer (IT Infrastructure Team).

The role would be part of the Digital Infrastructure and Technical Support Team, the team supporting clinical and non-clinical users throughout the trust in their use of all IDT services and where appropriate offering advice and support to the user. Also managing & supporting storage, data centres, remote technology etc) and managing and triaging tickets for the team.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for previous experience of working in a high demanding environment with excellent communication skills and to be able to work well as part of a team.

Previous experience of clinical information systems and remote support software would be a definite advantage.

Please ensure you read the job description and person specification before applying.

About us

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the country's principal teaching hospitals and our main site is shared with St George's, University of London, which trains medical students and carries out advanced medical research. We have over 9,000 dedicated staff serving a population of 1.3 million across south-west London.

We deliver a large number of services, such as cardiothoracic medicine and surgery, neurosciences and renal transplantation. We also cover significant populations from Surrey and Sussex, totalling around 3.5 million people. As well as acute hospital services, we provide a wide variety of specialist care and a range of community services to patients.

Details Date posted

01 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£56,276 to £63,176 a year PA including HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

200-NN-7324725-A&C-Z

Job locations

St Georges University Hospitals

Blackshaw Road

Tooting

SW17 0QT

Job description Job responsibilities

**Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role*

We are looking for previous experience of working in a high demanding environment with excellent communication skills and to be able to work well as part of a team.

Previous experience of clinical information systems and remote support software would be a definite advantage.

Please ensure you read the job description and person specification before applying.

Job description Job responsibilities

**Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role*

We are looking for previous experience of working in a high demanding environment with excellent communication skills and to be able to work well as part of a team.

Previous experience of clinical information systems and remote support software would be a definite advantage.

Please ensure you read the job description and person specification before applying.

Person Specification Education Essential

• Post graduate or equivalent Professional qualification (e.g. MSc or MCSE)
• Strong Technical Experience - MCP
• Broad knowledge of computer system(s), hardware and software and networking acquired through diploma or equivalent experience/qualification.

Desirable

• MCSE

Skills and Knowledge Essential

• Good analytical and troubleshooting skills, including the ability to clarify a problem, seek all relevant information, detect trends and link cause and effect, and identify the critical issues in a complex situation
• Ability to manage own workload, work with minimal supervision, be highly motivated, enthusiastic and pro-active
• Advanced Active Directory administration, configuration and maintenance skills.
• Knowledge and experience of: oStorage Area Networks (SAN) oNetwork Attached Storage (NAS) oVB or Windows Scripting oLDAP/ADSI
• Specialist in a minimum of two core areas (SQL, Active Directory, Exchange, Backup, IIS/Web, Scripting, high availability)

Desirable

• VMS experience
• Experience with Cisco switch and router configuration and administration

Experience Essential

• Minimum 5 years 3rd line/systems support experience
• Experience of supporting and administering VMWare ESX server including high availability and consolidated backup
• Minimum of 2 years experience of systems administration/management in an enterprise environment (over 100 servers)

Person Specification Education Essential

• Post graduate or equivalent Professional qualification (e.g. MSc or MCSE)
• Strong Technical Experience - MCP
• Broad knowledge of computer system(s), hardware and software and networking acquired through diploma or equivalent experience/qualification.

Desirable

• MCSE

Skills and Knowledge Essential

• Good analytical and troubleshooting skills, including the ability to clarify a problem, seek all relevant information, detect trends and link cause and effect, and identify the critical issues in a complex situation
• Ability to manage own workload, work with minimal supervision, be highly motivated, enthusiastic and pro-active
• Advanced Active Directory administration, configuration and maintenance skills.
• Knowledge and experience of: oStorage Area Networks (SAN) oNetwork Attached Storage (NAS) oVB or Windows Scripting oLDAP/ADSI
• Specialist in a minimum of two core areas (SQL, Active Directory, Exchange, Backup, IIS/Web, Scripting, high availability)

Desirable

• VMS experience
• Experience with Cisco switch and router configuration and administration

Experience Essential

• Minimum 5 years 3rd line/systems support experience
• Experience of supporting and administering VMWare ESX server including high availability and consolidated backup
• Minimum of 2 years experience of systems administration/management in an enterprise environment (over 100 servers)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Georges University Hospitals

Blackshaw Road

Tooting

SW17 0QT

Employer's website

https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Georges University Hospitals

Blackshaw Road

Tooting

SW17 0QT

Employer's website

https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)