IT Systems Engineer

Awerian Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consultancy in Cambridge is seeking an IT professional to enhance their secure and reliable platforms for over 350 users. This role involves leading projects, improving computing and collaboration platforms, and applying automation and cloud strategies. Candidates should have hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 and strong networking skills. Additional benefits include a profit-related bonus, private medical insurance, and a pension contribution of 10%.

Benefits

Annual profit-related bonus

Virtual shares

10% employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Free lunch and refreshments

Life insurance

25 days holiday

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Electric car leasing scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Interest-free season ticket loan

Local sports facilities discounts

Comprehensive relocation package

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in a medium-to-large environment.
• Strong networking fundamentals and experience with firewalls and VPNs.
• Curiosity about emerging technologies, particularly AI in the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Own and improve end-user computing and collaboration platforms.
• Lead small projects end-to-end, from design to delivery.
• Automate and modernise with Infrastructure as Code and Azure/AWS migration.

Skills

Supporting and administering Microsoft 365/Entra ID

Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS/DHCP, VLANs)

Scripting or automation skills (PowerShell or Python)

Exposure to Azure and/or AWS

Proactive approach to security

Curiosity about emerging technologies

Job description

TTP is an independent technology and product development consultancy, with a 40-year track record of helping clients solve complex challenges and bring innovative, commercially successful solutions to market. We work across diverse sectors – from healthcare and life sciences, defence, and communications – turning science and engineering into real-world impact. Our working culture encourages entrepreneurship, shared ideas and technical collaboration, while providing you with the freedom to do your best work.

Job Description

Join TTP’s IT team and help deliver secure, reliable and modern platforms for 350+ scientists, engineers and designers. You’ll keep our core services running smoothly today while shaping where we go next - from cloud-first infrastructure to the smart, safe use of AI in the workplace.

What you’ll do

• Own and improve end-user computing, identity, networking and collaboration platforms (M365/Entra ID, Intune, Windows/macOS, Wi‑Fi/LAN, VPN, SSO).
• Lead small projects end‑to‑end -from design to delivery.
• Automate and modernise with Infrastructure as Code and Azure/AWS migration.
• Champion secure‑by‑default principles and Zero Trust.
• Explore AI tools (e.g. Copilot) and help colleagues use them effectively.
• Collaborate across TTP with clear, friendly communication.

About you

We’re looking for someone who enjoys combining deep technical knowledge with curiosity and a service mindset. You’ll bring:

• Hands‑on experience supporting and administering Microsoft 365/Entra ID, Intune, Windows 11 and macOS in a medium‑to‑large environment.
• Strong networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS/DHCP, VLANs, Wi‑Fi) and practical experience with firewalls and VPNs.
• Scripting or automation skills (PowerShell or Python), and a habit of codifying repeatable work.
• Exposure to Azure and/or AWS (IAM, compute, storage, cost awareness) and an interest in cloud migration and modernisation.
• A proactive approach to security – MFA, conditional access, endpoint protection/EDR, logging/monitoring and incident response.
• Curiosity about emerging technologies, particularly AI in the enterprise, balanced with a pragmatic approach to risk and compliance.

Additional Information

TTP is an employee‑owned business operating from an award‑winning campus in green surroundings, just south of Cambridge.

Our benefits include:

• Annual profit‑related bonus
• Virtual shares that reward you with a stake in TTP Group’s long‑term success
• Employer pension contribution of 10% of salary
• Private medical insurance for employees and dependants
• Free lunch and refreshments
• Life insurance worth 6 x salary
• 25 days holiday
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, with the option to return part‑time for a year
• Electric car leasing scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Interest‑free season ticket loan
• Local sports facilities and theatre discounts and memberships
• A comprehensive relocation package is also available, if applicable