Junior Systems Engineer

ENGINEERINGUK; England; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A cyber intelligence company located in Gloucestershire is seeking a Junior Systems Engineer to join their technical team. This role involves supporting various IT aspects such as new employee onboarding and providing technical support for company devices. The successful candidate will work under mentorship to manage significant projects and learning opportunities. The company offers a competitive salary, development training, and the possibility of remote work after the initial probation period.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days + 8 bank holidays leave

Career development opportunities

Company training programs

Qualifications

• Must have a driving license and car availability when required.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Research and complete assigned projects independently.
• Provide first-line support for all company devices.
• Assist senior IT staff with infrastructure projects.

Skills

Hardware and software interest

Self-motivation

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Tools

Windows 11

Microsoft Intune

Linux

Networking concepts

Job description

Employer X Cyber Group Location Gloucestershire (GB) Salary £27,000 - £32,000 depending on experience Closing date 3 Apr 2026

We are looking for a Junior Systems Engineer to join our technical team.

Responsibilities

• Research and complete assigned projects independently with regular mentorship from our senior staff.
• Handle IT aspects of new employee onboarding.
• Provide first-line support for all company devices (Windows, Apple, Linux) and mobile phones (iOS, Android).
• Assist senior IT staff with infrastructure projects as you gain experience.
• The successful applicant will be given a project which can be researched and completed between assigned duties. Over time these tasks will become more complex as the applicant’s experience grows. The tasks will call upon your own genuine interest in hardware and software, and draw upon your strong self-motivation and independent learning skills.
• You will have the ability to manage multiple tasks and take pride in your output and your familiarity with Windows 11, Microsoft Intune, Linux and networking concepts will help you in your day to day tasks.
• By your 6th month, you’ll be proficient managing XCG’s Microsoft Intune environment, handling new employee onboarding (hardware and software), and running the support helpdesk for all company devices (Windows, Apple, Linux, iOS, Android). You’ll also be stepping up to assist senior staff with significant infrastructure projects.

The role supports our entire team from the Gloucester based office, with flexible work from home after the six month probation period if agreed with senior tech team members.

Qualifications

• Driving license, car and be willing to when required.
• Right to work in the UK.

What we offer

• A competitive salary - starting range 27,000 to 32,000 dependent upon experience.
• 25 days + 8 bank holidays leave per annum.
• A career pathway within XCG.
• Company provided continuous personal development training.

Our interview process is straightforward and normally involves an initial session, over Zoom or Microsoft Teams. This is typically about 30 minutes long and is a general chat so you can meet us and we can learn a little more about you. Should we both decide we may be a good fit for each other then we schedule an in-person task with typically some form of troubleshooting or basic server configuration. Any adjustments that you may require can be discussed before any interview is scheduled.

Please send your CV and covering letter (no more than two sides of A4) to the Head of Technology ([e-mail] ). In your covering letter please let us know what attracts you to a role at XCG and what skills you would bring.

We will be reviewing applications and may close the job early, so please apply as soon as possible.

Company

X Cyber Group Ltd (XCG - https://xcybergroup.com ) is a cyber intelligence company based in Gloucestershire. We provide services to a wide variety of enterprises who are concerned about personnel and infrastructure security. This work encompasses everything from identifying insider threats to alerting on critical infrastructure and everything in between.