IT Systems Engineer

SF Recruitment (Tech); Salford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is on the lookout for a skilled IT Systems Engineer to manage and maintain their IT infrastructure. This role offers the chance to work in a hybrid setting, balancing on-site and remote work, while providing technical support across various business groups. You'll be responsible for server administration, implementing backup solutions, and ensuring seamless operations. If you possess strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team and enhance your career in IT systems engineering.

Benefits

Healthcare cash plan

Death in service policy

Bupa health assessments

Salary exchange pension agreement

Social events

Free on-site parking

Discretionary bonuses

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of IT systems engineering experience required.
• Proficiency in SQL and VEEAM backup management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize Microsoft servers for system reliability.
• Provide 1st & 2nd line support for hardware and software issues.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

2+ years of IT systems engineering experience

Tools

Microsoft Servers

VEEAM

SQL

Lexis Nexis VisualFiles

Job description

Job Title: IT Systems Engineer
Location: Salford (Hybrid: 4 days on-site, moving to 3 days on-site later)
Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 + great benefits
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Job Description:
My client is seeking a skilled IT Systems Engineer to manage and maintain IT infrastructure, provide technical support, and ensure seamless operations across four business groups. The ideal candidate will have strong server administration experience, a background in technical support to at least a 2nd Line level, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Server Administration: Maintain and optimize Microsoft servers, apply updates, and ensure system reliability.
2. Technical Support: Provide 1st & 2nd line support, resolving hardware, software, and network issues.
3. Backup Solutions: Implement and manage backups using VEEAM, ensuring data integrity and compliance.

Requirements:

1. Minimum 2 years of IT systems engineering experience.
2. Base level proficiency in SQL.
3. Experience in VEEAM backup management.
4. Strong problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
5. Ability to drive for occasional client site visits.

Advantageous:

1. Advanced SQL Management: Build and troubleshoot SQL queries, create reports, and manage database performance and security.
2. Experience with Lexis Nexis VisualFiles.
3. Experience working on complex 3rd Line issues.

Benefits:

1. Healthcare cash plan.
2. Death in service policy.
3. Bupa health assessments.
4. Salary exchange pension agreement.
5. Social events.
6. Free on-site parking.
7. Discretionary bonuses.
8. Hybrid working.

Note: No sponsorship is available for this role.