Systems Engineer

Success Recruit; Wickford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health scheme

Lunch provided daily

Job summary

Success Recruit seeks a Senior IT Systems Engineer for its Wickford, Essex base. The role focuses on internal IT infrastructure, networking and support for industrial control systems, with emphasis on cybersecurity and ISO compliance.

You will work with a small, expert team, manage Windows Server environments, Active Directory, backups and business continuity, while occasionally visiting customers on-site. Office-based, 9:00–17:00, £40k salary.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Windows operating systems and networking fundamentals.
• Experience installing, configuring, diagnosing and maintaining computer systems.
• Willingness to learn industrial control systems and related technologies.

Responsibilities

• Take primary responsibility for internal IT systems, including servers, workstations and networking.
• Manage and maintain Windows Server environments, AD, domain controllers and GPOs.
• Ensure the reliability, security and performance of internal IT systems.
• Oversee data backup, disaster recovery, antivirus protection and cybersecurity.
• Plan and implement upgrades to servers, hardware, software and networks.
• Provide internal support and resolve hardware, software and networking issues.
• Support customers remotely and on-site as needed.
• Support ISO 9001 Quality Management System and audits.
• Assist with ISO 14001 and ISO/IEC 27001 initiatives.
• Improve operational procedures and regulatory compliance.
• Develop practical policies for a small engineering business.

Skills

Windows OS

Networking

Active Directory/Windows Server

IT infrastructure

Problem solving

Education

HND/HNC in CS/CE/IT or related

Job description

Success Recruit are currently working with an established specialist engineering company who are seeking to recruit a Senior Systems Engineer to join their experienced and supportive team based in Wickford, Essex. This position will suit someone with a strong technical background in computer systems, networking or IT infrastructure who enjoys solving technical problems and would like to develop specialist expertise within an industrial engineering environment.

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

The Successful Systems Engineer Will Be Expected To Have

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems, including Windows Server & knowledge of computer networking, including TCP/IP, Ethernet and network configuration, Microsoft windows operating systems
• Experience installing, configuring, diagnosing and maintaining computer systems
• A willingness to learn specialist industrial control systems and associated technologies
• A degree within HND or HNC in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics or a closely related discipline or equivalent industry experience
• Previous experience with ISO certification & cyber security advantageous
• A full UK driving licence, with the ability to travel very occasionally requested

The Successful Systems Engineer Will Be Rewarded With

• A predominantly office-based position with limited travel & flexibility offered
• A varied workload covering IT infrastructure, networking, industrial automation & operations supporting ISO accreditation & cyber security
• Training and support from highly experienced engineers
• Company benefits to include private health scheme, lunch provided daily

Job Description

The IT Systems Engineer will take responsibility for the company’s internal IT infrastructure whilst also providing technical support to customers operating specialist computer-based industrial control systems. The position will work closely with the wider engineering and management team, providing practical solutions across IT infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, technical support, quality management and continuous improvement.

Duties To Include But Not Limited To

• Take primary responsibility for the company’s internal IT systems, including servers, workstations, networking equipment and associated infrastructure
• Manage and maintain Microsoft Windows Server environments, Active Directory, domain controllers, user accounts, permissions and Group Policy
• Ensure the reliability, availability, security and performance of internal IT systems
• Oversee data backup, disaster recovery, antivirus protection, cybersecurity and business continuity arrangements
• Plan and implement server, hardware, software and network upgradesMaintain accurate records of IT assets, software licences, system configurations and network architecture
• Provide internal technical support and independently resolve hardware, software and networking issues
• Provide technical support to customers both remotely and occasionally on-site
• Support the planning and delivery of customer engineering projects
• Support the continued development and maintenance of the company’s ISO 9001 Quality Management System
• Assist with internal audits, documentation, procedures and continuous improvement activities
• Investigate the requirements and practical benefits of ISO 14001 Environmental Management certification
• Explore the feasibility and implementation of ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management certification
• Support cybersecurity, risk assessment, information protection and business continuity initiatives
• Work with company management to improve operational procedures, regulatory compliance and management systems
• Help develop practical policies and procedures appropriate for a small, specialist engineering business

This position will suit someone who enjoys solving technical problems, has a logical and methodical approach, and is comfortable taking ownership of their work. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, flexible and keen to learn new technologies whilst developing specialist expertise within the industrial automation sector.

The role will be primarily office-based at the company’s premises in Wickford, Essex, with most engineering, configuration, system testing, technical support and development activities undertaken from the office.

Hours: Monday to Friday – 9.00am – 5.00pm

Salary: £40k