System Integration Engineer

Opus Recruitment Solutions Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Opus Recruitment Solutions Limited in Birmingham region is seeking an experienced Systems Integration Engineer to support secure ArcGIS Enterprise platforms and geospatial infrastructure for defence and national security programmes.

You will work closely with infrastructure, cybersecurity and application teams to deliver reliable GIS services, influence roadmaps and provide expert guidance to clients and internal stakeholders. A high security environment and client-facing duties are included.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience installing, configuring and supporting ArcGIS Enterprise environments.
• Background in systems engineering within secure IT infrastructures.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS and Group Policy.
• Understanding of enterprise networking technologies including firewalls, load balancers, switches and routers.
• Experience in monitoring, performance optimisation and production support.
• PowerShell scripting and automation skills.
• Experience implementing security controls within enterprise IT environments.
• The ability to translate business and operational requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A collaborative mindset with excellent problem-solving and documentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, configure and maintain secure ArcGIS Enterprise environments and associated geospatial infrastructure.
• Configure ArcGIS services and integrations across connected and disconnected networks.
• Monitor platform performance, availability and capacity, implementing improvements to enhance resilience.
• Provide 2nd and 3rd line support, leading troubleshooting, incident response and root-cause analysis.
• Manage upgrades, patching, backup strategies, disaster recovery and platform lifecycle activities.
• Automate deployment and administration processes using PowerShell.
• Support security accreditation, compliance and risk management initiatives.
• Produce technical documentation including architecture, design and operational support materials.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and consultancy across multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

ArcGIS Enterprise

PowerShell scripting

Windows Server

Active Directory

DNS

Group Policy

Networking basics

Job description

System Integration Engineer | High Security Clearance | GIS Platform | ArcGIS Enterprise | Defence & National Security | Client Facing | Midlands | £50k

I'm currently working with a highly respected technology consultancy supporting Defence and National Security programmes, who are looking to appoint an experienced Systems Integration Engineer to join their growing geospatial capability.

If you're an experienced ArcGIS Enterprise Engineer, GIS Systems Engineer, Geospatial Platform Engineer or Infrastructure Engineer looking to work on secure, high-impact programmes within the Defence and National Security sector, I'd be delighted to discuss this opportunity with you.

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of the work, candidates must already hold Developed Vetting (DV) clearance that is transferable.

The Role

As a Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the availability, performance, resilience and security of enterprise geospatial platforms. Working closely with infrastructure, cybersecurity and application teams, you'll help deliver reliable GIS services, influence technical roadmaps and provide expert guidance to both internal stakeholders and end clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, configure and maintain secure ArcGIS Enterprise environments and associated geospatial infrastructure.
• Configure ArcGIS services and integrations across connected and disconnected networks.
• Monitor platform performance, availability and capacity, implementing improvements to enhance resilience.
• Provide 2nd and 3rd line support, leading troubleshooting, incident response and root-cause analysis.
• Manage upgrades, patching, backup strategies, disaster recovery and platform lifecycle activities.
• Automate deployment and administration processes using PowerShell.
• Support security accreditation, compliance and risk management initiatives.
• Produce technical documentation including architecture, design and operational support materials.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and consultancy across multidisciplinary teams.

About You

We're keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:

• Strong hands‑on experience installing, configuring and supporting ArcGIS Enterprise environments.
• A background in systems engineering within secure and complex IT infrastructures.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS and Group Policy.
• Understanding of enterprise networking technologies including firewalls, load balancers, switches and routers.
• Experience in monitoring, performance optimisation and production support.
• PowerShell scripting and automation skills.
• Experience implementing security controls within enterprise IT environments.
• The ability to translate business and operational requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A collaborative mindset with excellent problem‑solving and documentation abilities.

What's on Offer?

The successful candidate will benefit from a highly competitive package, including:

• Competitive salary based on experience - £50k+
• Life assurance and income protection
• 10 dedicated professional development days per year
• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service
• Ongoing support from experienced technical specialists
• Exposure to complex, mission‑critical projects and emerging technologies
• Clear opportunities for technical growth, ownership and progression

Unfortunately we cannot offer sponsorship at this time.

System Integration Engineer | High Security Clearance | GIS Platform | ArcGIS Enterprise | Defence & National Security | Client Facing | Midlands | £50k