IT Systems Engineer

Xcede; England; On-site; GBP 46,125 - 55,350; Full time

Job summary

A UK technology platform is seeking an IT Systems Engineer for a 3-month contract in Leicestershire. The role focuses on supporting Microsoft 365, managing endpoint devices, and maintaining infrastructure. Strong experience with Azure AD, PowerShell scripting, and networking fundamentals is required. This contract is outside IR35, offering £250-300 per day for 3-4 days of onsite work each week. Candidates should enjoy solving technical challenges and improving systems.

Qualifications

• Strong Microsoft ecosystem experience.
• Experience improving systems and solving technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support Microsoft 365, Entra ID (Azure AD), and core cloud services.
• Manage endpoint devices and user environments via Intune.
• Support and maintain core infrastructure and networking components.
• Automate operational tasks using PowerShell.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
• Support security best practices and system hardening.
• Work with the tech team to deliver system improvements.

Skills

Strong Microsoft 365 administration

Experience with Entra ID / Azure AD

Endpoint management (Intune or similar)

PowerShell scripting or automation

Windows server / infrastructure administration

Networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, VPN, VLANs)

Experience supporting SaaS platforms and internal systems

Job description

Overview

IT Systems Engineer (Contract) – Leicestershire, 3–4 days onsite – £300 per day – Outside IR35 – Initial 3-month contract

An established UK technology platform used by hundreds of thousands of members across the public sector and emergency services community is looking for an IT Systems Engineer to support and optimise its internal technology environment.

This is a hands-on role focused on Microsoft 365, endpoint management, infrastructure, and automation, working closely with the internal technology team to maintain a secure, scalable and efficient IT estate.

The Role

You will play a key role in maintaining and improving the organisation’s internal systems, ensuring employees have a reliable and secure technology environment.

Key responsibilities

• Administer and support Microsoft 365, Entra ID (Azure AD), and core cloud services
• Manage endpoint devices and user environments via Intune and device management tools
• Support and maintain core infrastructure and networking components (DNS, DHCP, VPN, VLANs)
• Automate operational tasks using PowerShell
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across systems and SaaS platforms
• Support security best practices and system hardening
• Work with the wider tech team to deliver system improvements and infrastructure projects

Required Experience

We’re looking for an engineer with strong Microsoft ecosystem experience who enjoys improving systems and solving technical challenges.

Key skills

• Strong Microsoft 365 administration
• Experience with Entra ID / Azure AD
• Endpoint management (Intune or similar)
• PowerShell scripting or automation
• Windows server / infrastructure administration
• Networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, VPN, VLANs)
• Experience supporting SaaS platforms and internal systems

Desirable

• Experience working in cloud-first environments
• Security and identity management knowledge
• Experience with automation and infrastructure improvement projects

Contract Details

• £250-300 per day
• Outside IR35
• Initial 3 months
• 3–4 days per week onsite in Leicestershire