System Engineer

Digital Waffle; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking technology company in Leicester seeks an experienced System Engineer to support and maintain Microsoft technologies, manage cloud solutions in Azure, and work with virtualised environments. Ideal candidates will possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt in a dynamic environment. This role offers opportunities for ownership and growth within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting and maintaining Microsoft technologies.
• Strong analytical and logical troubleshooting approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain Microsoft technologies such as Exchange and Active Directory.
• Manage cloud-based solutions in Microsoft Azure.
• Administer virtualised environments using VMware and Hyper-V.
• Maintain and optimise Storage Area Networks and backup systems.
• Write and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell.

Skills

MS stack

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Tools

PowerShell

Cisco networking equipment

VMware

Microsoft Azure

Job description

Job Title: System Engineer

Are you an experienced System Engineer looking to take the next step in your career? This is your chance to join a forward-thinking organisation with a modern, hybrid infrastructure and a commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.

Key Skills

• MS stack

The Role

As part of a small but highly skilled team, you’ll work across a broad range of technologies, supporting and improving enterprise-level infrastructure. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Supporting and maintaining Microsoft technologies (Exchange, Active Directory, SharePoint, Teams, Windows Server).
• Managing cloud-based solutions in Microsoft Azure.
• Administering virtualised environments using VMware and/or Hyper‑V.
• Maintaining and optimising Storage Area Networks (SAN) and enterprise backup systems.
• Assisting in the development and testing of disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Writing and maintaining automation scripts using PowerShell.
• Configuring and troubleshooting Cisco networking equipment.
• Ensuring security best practices are followed across all infrastructure layers.

About You

We’re looking for someone with strong problem‑solving skills, a proactive mindset, and the confidence to work both independently and as part of a team. You’ll ideally have experience across at least three of the key technical areas above, along with:

• A logical and analytical approach to troubleshooting.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to adapt quickly in a fast‑moving environment.
• A desire to stay current with new technologies and industry trends.

If you're ready to join a collaborative and supportive team where you’ll have real ownership and opportunities to grow, apply today – we’d love to hear from you.