Systems Engineer

Harrison Holgate; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected global brokerage is seeking a skilled Systems Engineer to join its UK-based IT team. This role is focused on maintaining hybrid cloud and on-premise infrastructure, supporting critical applications, and driving automation efforts. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in the Microsoft stack including Azure, Windows Server, and SQL Server, along with excellent troubleshooting and communication skills. This position allows for remote work with a hybrid option in London.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Systems Engineer/Admin role.
• Strong Microsoft stack expertise (Azure, Windows Server, IIS, SQL Server).
• Solid scripting and automation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain Windows Server, IIS, and SQL Server environments.
• Deploy applications via Azure DevOps, Git, and YAML pipelines.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure and application issues.

Skills

Windows Server maintenance

Azure DevOps

PowerShell automation

Troubleshooting skills

Kubernetes knowledge

SQL Server expertise

Tools

Azure

IIS

Linux

Ansible

ServiceNow

Job description

Project Management, IT, Change & Transformation

London

Reference: HH/RF-13241

Systems Engineer
Location: Remote (UK) | Hybrid option in London
Start Date: Preferred within 4–6 weeks

A respected global wholesale brokerage is seeking a skilled Systems Engineer to join its UK-based IT team. This is a hands-on role focused on maintaining and optimising hybrid cloud (Azure) and on-premise infrastructure, supporting mission-critical applications, and driving automation efforts.

What You’ll Do:

• Support and maintain Windows Server, IIS, and SQL Server environments
• Deploy applications via Azure DevOps, Git, and YAML pipelines
• Automate tasks with PowerShell and Azure CLI
• Troubleshoot infrastructure and application issues (Dynatrace, Seq)
• Collaborate with dev teams on CI/CD and performance improvements
• Work with Kubernetes (D2iQ), Linux, ServiceNow, and Ansible

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven experience in a Systems Engineer/Admin role
• Strong Microsoft stack expertise (Azure, Windows Server, IIS, SQL Server)
• Solid scripting and automation skills
• Good understanding of networking and system diagnostics
• Kubernetes experience is a strong plus
• Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills

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