IT Operations Engineer

Camlin; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Lisburn is seeking an experienced IT Operations Engineer to manage and optimize their IT infrastructure. The role involves maintaining Windows servers, administering cloud platforms, and providing support to junior staff. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience with strong skills in scripting and troubleshooting, along with a Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field. This position emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement, and adherence to best practices.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in managing Windows Server environments.
• Experience with cloud platforms like Azure and AWS.
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Windows servers, both on-premises and cloud-based.
• Oversee Active Directory and other core infrastructure services.
• Provide Tier 3 support and mentorship to junior IT staff.

Skills

Windows Server management

Cloud technologies (Azure, AWS)

Scripting skills (PowerShell, Bash, Python)

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Atlassian Products (Jira, Helpdesk)

Microsoft Intune

Fortinet Products

Virtualization technologies (Hyper-V)

Job description

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT Operations Engineer to lead the management, maintenance, and optimization of our IT infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems administration, cloud technologies, and automation, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain Windows servers, both on-premises and cloud-based.
• Oversee Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and other core infrastructure services, including M365 authentication.
• Administer virtualization platforms (e.g. Hyper-V, AWS).
• Monitor system performance and ensure high availability and reliability.
• Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery solutions using Veeam or Barracuda.
• Manage and support clustered environments for high availability and scalability.
• Deploy and manage devices and applications using Microsoft Intune.
• Lead patch management and vulnerability remediation efforts.
• Collaborate with security teams to enforce best practices and compliance.
• Automate routine tasks using scripting (PowerShell Bash, or Python).
• Provide Tier 3 support and mentorship to junior IT staff.
• Securing systems, networks and individual computers based on requirements and ISO27001:2022 standards.
• Participate in infrastructure projects, upgrades, on-call rota and migrations.

Required Experience & Skills:

Technical Experience:

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in managing Windows Server environments and End User Windows environment of 500+ nodes.
• M365 environment including Intune.
• Experience with Fortinet Products suite (FortiClient and EMS).
• Experience with Atlassian Products (Jira Helpdesk and Projects).
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS).
• Working Knowledge of Linux.
• Proficiency in virtualization technologies (Hyper-V).
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, firewalls).
• Scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, or Python.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and documentation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and lead initiatives.
• Proven experience in mentoring or leading junior staff.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Experience in ITIL-based environments.

Our Values

• We work together
• We believe in people
• We won’t accept the ‘way it has always been done’
• We listen to learn
• We’re trying to do the right thing

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Individuals seeking employment at Camlin are considered without regards to race, colour, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital states, ancestry, physical or mental disability, gender identity or sexual orientation.