Systems Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Maidstone; Remote; GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading payments company is seeking a Systems Engineer to support enterprise infrastructure in a high-availability environment. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Windows/Linux systems, networking, and cloud technologies, with responsibilities including design, implementation, and operational support of critical systems solutions.

Benefits

Flexible PTO

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance (4x Salary)

Money towards home office

Income Protection

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Windows/Linux/cloud environments.
• Strong skills in systems administration and networking.
• Hands-on experience with disaster recovery and patch management.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement infrastructure solutions across cloud and virtualization technologies.
• Ensure 24/7 availability and performance of systems.
• Lead incident resolution and lifecycle management for infrastructure.

Skills

Windows/Linux Server administration

Networking (LAN, VPN, Layer 2/3)

Scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python)

Disaster recovery

Monitoring tools

Security practices

Tools

VMware

SAN/NAS storage

Job description

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Systems Engineer - Fully Remote UK & Ireland - Payments

Search 5.0 is representing a leading payments business that's seeking a Systems Engineer to lead and support the architecture, administration, and optimization of enterprise-wide infrastructure in a high-availability, 24/7 environment. This role is ideal for a self-starter who thrives under pressure, balances multiple priorities, and has the technical expertise to drive high-impact infrastructure initiatives. The successful candidate will collaborate across teams to deliver scalable, secure, and efficient systems solutions that align with business goals.

Core Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support infrastructure solutions across compute, storage, cloud, and virtualization technologies.
• Ensure 24/7 availability, performance, and operational health of systems, aligned with internal SLA objectives.
• Lead lifecycle management, capacity planning, and incident resolution for enterprise infrastructure.
• Partner with Engineering, Architecture, and Security teams to align infrastructure initiatives with business needs.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and systems diagrams.

Key Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Windows/Linux/cloud environments with a commitment to uptime and reliability.
• Strong skills in Windows/Linux Server admin, Active Directory, Exchange, networking (LAN, VPN, Layer 2/3), and scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python).
• Hands-on experience with VMware, SAN/NAS storage, disaster recovery, and patch/security management.
• Proficiency with monitoring tools and security practices including encryption, key management, and certificates.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and multitasking skills in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.

The Package

• Up to £52,500 Base Salary (or Euro equivalent)
• Bonus
• Flexible PTO
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance (4x Salary)
• Money towards home office
• Income Protection

For a confidential conversation about this role apply today or contact Tiernan Ruddy on [emailprotected] to find out more.