IT Systems Engineer | Azure, Docker & Hybrid Networking

Severfield; Dalton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Minimum 7% employer pension

Employee assistance programme (EAP)

Employee benefits scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Save as you earn

Free onsite parking (role specific)

Business health insurance

Job summary

Severfield is seeking an experienced IT Systems Administrator/Engineer to join our Dalton, Thirsk team. The role covers Windows and Linux servers, Azure, Entra ID, Docker and network security to keep our infrastructure reliable and scalable.

You will deliver 3rd line support and lead IT projects with internal teams, building strong hybrid on-prem and cloud environments and driving improvements across the organisation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in an IT Systems Administrator/Engineer role including 3rd line support.
• Strong hands-on with Windows and Linux server environments.
• Experience administering Microsoft Entra ID and Azure (hybrid identity).
• Practical Docker experience for containerised workloads.
• Experience with Cisco or FortiGate firewalls, routers and switches.
• Solid networking knowledge including VPNs and security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide 3rd line support for day-to-day IT operations and complex issues.
• Maintain Windows and Linux servers for performance and security.
• Manage Microsoft Entra ID and Azure including hybrid identity.
• Deploy and secure Azure resources and virtual networks.
• Build, deploy and manage containerised apps with Docker.
• Configure and maintain network infrastructure (firewalls, routers, switches).
• Plan and execute system upgrades, patches and new installations.
• Lead IT infrastructure projects from design to deployment.
• Troubleshoot cross-platform issues and monitor system uptime.
• Maintain documentation and share knowledge within the team.

Skills

Windows & Linux server management

3rd line support

Azure administration

Docker

Networking & VPNs

VMware virtualization

Security best practices

Tools

Microsoft Entra ID/Azure Admin

Docker

VMware

Cisco/FortiGate firewalls

Job description

Severfield is seeking an experienced IT Systems Administrator/Engineer to join our Dalton, Thirsk team. The role covers Windows and Linux servers, Azure, Entra ID, Docker and network security to keep our infrastructure reliable and scalable.

You will deliver 3rd line support and lead IT projects with internal teams, building strong hybrid on-prem and cloud environments and driving improvements across the organisation.