IT Systems Engineer

Harvey Nash Group; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT recruitment agency is seeking an IT Systems Engineer for a permanent role in Warrington. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive technical support, focus on system maintenance, and engage in large-scale IT projects. Ideal applicants will have over 3 years of experience, expertise in Windows Server environments, and solid troubleshooting skills across various IT systems. A strong emphasis on security and compliance is also needed to ensure system integrity. This position offers opportunities for professional development and collaboration with teams abroad.

Qualifications

• Over 3 years of experience in IT support with strong troubleshooting capabilities.
• Hands-on experience with Windows Server and virtualization technologies.
• Proficiency in Office 365 administration and Active Directory management.

Responsibilities

• Provide 2nd and 3rd line technical support to end-users.
• Contribute to large-scale IT projects and system maintenance.
• Implement security practices and compliance standards.

Skills

2nd and 3rd line troubleshooting

Windows Server environments

Virtualization technologies (Hyper-V, VMware)

Office 365 administration

Active Directory management

Firewall troubleshooting (FortiGate)

Networking fundamentals (VLANs, DNS, DHCP, VPN)

Job description

IT Systems Engineer - Warrington

Harvey Nash is currently recruiting for an exciting 'IT Systems Engineer' role for a client of ours based in Warrington, looking for a motivated individual to join their growing IT team as a key player in maintaining and enhancing our internal IT infrastructure.

The role is a permanent position onsite in Warrington and has great opportunity for personal development, you will be responsible for providing expert technical support, ensuring system stability and contributing to IT projects.

What You'll Do:

• Technical Support: Deliver comprehensive 2nd and 3rd line support to end-users, ensuring complex technical issues are resolved promptly and effectively.
• Project Involvement: Contribute actively to large-scale IT projects, supporting planning, implementation, and troubleshooting technical challenges.
• System Maintenance: Monitor and maintain internal IT systems proactively, including patching, updates, and performance optimization.
• Travel: Visit UK and Ireland remote sites (1-2 times per month) to support project deployments, on-site troubleshooting, and infrastructure upkeep.
• Collaboration: Partner closely with IT colleagues in the Netherlands to resolve issues, align projects, and maintain organizational consistency.
• Security & Compliance: Safeguard our IT environment by implementing and upholding robust security practices and compliance standards.

What You'll Bring:

• Over 3 years of proven experience in IT support, showcasing strong 2nd and 3rd line troubleshooting expertise.
• Extensive knowledge and hands‑on experience with Windows Server environments.
• Exceptional troubleshooting skills, particularly within physical server infrastructures.
• Practical experience with virtualization technologies such as Hyper‑V and VMware.
• Strong proficiency in Office 365 administration, including Exchange, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Expert in Active Directory and Entra ID management.
• Skilled in configuring and managing Group Policy settings.
• Advanced troubleshooting capabilities for Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems.
• Firewall troubleshooting expertise, ideally with FortiGate firewalls.
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including VLANs, DNS, DHCP, and VPN.
• Comprehensive knowledge of security best practices, covering Anti‑Virus, Anti‑Malware, Encryption, and MFA.