Senior IT Systems Engineer

hackajob; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm seeks a Senior IT Systems Engineer to manage diverse on-premises and cloud-based systems. This role offers the chance to work with UK Biobank, enhancing biomedical research through innovative IT solutions. Successful candidates will have 5+ years of experience and deep knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Azure.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Paid day off for your birthday

USS Pension Scheme

Healthcare Cash Plan

Enhanced family leave from day one

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site gym

Employee discounts portal

Qualifications

• 5+ years providing third-line IT support in a medium-sized organization.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft 365 and Azure.
• Experience with Enterprise Mobility & Security Management (Intune).

Responsibilities

• Manage Microsoft 365 and Azure services.
• Maintain VMware ESXi, Windows Servers, and storage systems.
• Collaborate on security best practices.

Skills

IT support

Microsoft 365

Azure

VMware

Networking concepts

Job description

hackajob Stockport, England, United Kingdom

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hackajob is collaborating with UK Biobank to connect them with exceptional tech professionals for this role.

As owners of the world’s most important biomedical database, Information Technology sits at our core.

Together, our goal is to inspire the imagination of health researchers around the world to meet the challenge of better understanding, preventing, and treating a range of serious illnesses.

To achieve this, we’re investing continuously in new and innovative technologies to help enhance our data and make new research possible.

This role is pivotal to that journey. If successful, you will join a team of dedicated and skilled professionals working for an organisation that truly values and supports its staff.

UK Biobank Achievements

Can you do it?

Reporting to the IT Manager, you will manage a diverse portfolio of on-premises and cloud-based systems, working closely with InfoSec and Infrastructure teams to maintain high availability and data protection standards. Your expertise will help drive new technology adoption and support the evolving needs of our organisation.

You Will Be Responsible For

• Owning and managing Microsoft 365 and Azure services
• Maintaining VMware ESXi, Windows Servers, storage systems, DNS, and PKI
• Collaborating with Information Security to implement best practice configurations and security hardening
• Troubleshooting and resolving complex system issues, liaising with third parties as needed
• Mentor junior team members and share your knowledge
• Evaluating emerging technologies and recommending improvements to performance, reliability, and security
  
  

This role offers the opportunity to ensure the seamless and secure operation of UK Biobank’s critical internal IT systems, where your technical expertise and proactive approach will help keep our organisation running smoothly and efficiently.

What Is UK Biobank

Is this you?

In order to be successful, you will hhave

• At least 5 years’ experience providing third-line IT support in a medium sized organisation managing multiple technologies
• Strong expertise in Microsoft 365 (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, Power Platform) and Azure
• Experience with Enterprise Mobility & Security Management (Intune, Entra ID)
• Solid knowledge of VMware ESXi, Windows Server 2019+, DNS, storage systems including SAN, and PKI
• Good understanding of networking concepts, protocols, and security including Zero Trust Network Access
  
  

The working pattern is Monday to Friday, with hybrid working arrangements based in Greater Manchester (initially Stockport, moving to Manchester Science Park in 2026).

Our passion for diversity and equality means creating a work environment for all employees that is welcoming, respectful, engaging, and enriched with opportunities for personal and professional development.

Be rewarded and recognised

• 26 days’ annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus Bank Holidays
• Holiday buy scheme (purchase up to one additional week of leave per year)
• Paid day off for your birthday
• USS Pension Scheme (hybrid defined benefit/defined contribution)
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Enhanced family leave from day one
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Professional subscriptions reimbursement (where applicable)
• Free on-site gym and subsidised canteen lunches
• Free car parking
• Employee discounts portal
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual flu vaccination
• Life Assurance cover

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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