IT Systems Engineer

Reed; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm based in Leeds is seeking an IT Systems Engineer to join their team. This hybrid position requires expertise in networking and Microsoft Azure technologies. Responsibilities include configuring and managing Azure IaaS and PaaS services. The ideal candidate will also work on a variety of technologies and receive training as needed. Benefits include a local government pension scheme and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Local government pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Metro travel card – free travel on trains & buses throughout West Yorkshire

Qualifications

• Configuring and managing switches, routers and firewalls.
• Experience of Meraki, Cisco and Palo Alto products preferred.
• Managing Azure IaaS and PaaS services.

Skills

Networking

Microsoft Azure technologies

Education

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

AZ104 - Microsoft Azure Administrator

AZ 700 - Azure Network Engineer

Tools

Meraki

Cisco

Palo Alto

Microsoft 365

Veeam

Microsoft SCCM

VMware Vsphere

Job description

Overview

An IT Systems Engineer is required for our client based in Leeds. This is a hybrid position, 3 days on site approx. (to be discussed during interview). There will also be an element of out-of-hours/on call duties (very occasionally called out).

Our client is looking for an experienced Systems Engineer with a focus on networking and Microsoft Azure technologies, to join their 3rd line team of System Engineers. The ideal candidate will become one of the subject matter experts in networking and Azure, but will also be involved in a breadth of technologies they manage. The client will provide training and mentoring to cover any gaps in skills.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Networking - Configuring and managing switches, routers and firewalls. (preferably with experience of Meraki, Cisco and Palo Alto products)
• Azure - Configuring and managing Azure IaaS and PaaS services including servers, networking, application gateways, conditional access and EntraID.

Following Microsoft best practices in the configuring and securing Azure resources.

Desirable Knowledge and Skills

• Microsoft 365 including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams and Intune.
• Active Directory
• Veeam backup and recovery
• Microsoft SCCM
• VMware Vsphere

Desirable Qualifications

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) / Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA) or other equivalent networking qualification
• AZ104 - Microsoft Azure Administrator
• AZ 700 - Azure Network Engineer

Benefits

• Local government pension scheme
• Flexible working hours
• Metro travel card – free travel on trains & buses throughout West Yorkshire