Systems Support Engineer

Portman Asset Finance Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Portman Finance Group in Northampton, United Kingdom, is seeking a proactive Systems Support Engineer to provide day-to-day support across Microsoft applications (Office 365, Azure AD, Exchange Online) and Zoho applications, with a focus on Zoho CRM. The role includes troubleshooting, user support, and CRM workflow configuration within a collaborative tech team.

Experience with other CRMs like Salesforce, Dynamics, or HubSpot is valued.

Qualifications

• Solid experience supporting Microsoft 365 and other core Microsoft cloud services.
• Familiarity with SaaS CRM platforms — Zoho CRM experience preferred, but knowledge of similar systems like Salesforce, Dynamics, or HubSpot is also beneficial.
• A strong communicator with a problem-solving mindset — confident working independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable juggling multiple support requests and adapting to a fast-paced, evolving tech environment.
• Eager to grow and open to learning areas such as low-code scripting (e.g. Deluge in Zoho).

Responsibilities

• Provide front-line support for Microsoft applications including O365 Admin, Exchange Online, Azure AD, and Azure VPN.
• Deliver day-to-day troubleshooting and user support across Zoho applications, primarily Zoho CRM.
• Maintain and configure CRM workflows, dashboards, and automations in Zoho CRM.
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes including user account setup and permissions.
• Assist with general administration of SaaS tools used across the business.
• Liaise with the broader technical team to resolve escalations and implement system improvements.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Azure AD

Exchange Online

Zoho CRM

Salesforce

Dynamics

HubSpot

Job description

Northampton, United Kingdom

We’relooking for a proactive and detail-oriented Systems Support Engineer tojoin our technical team. This role is primarily focused on providing day-to-daysupport across Microsoft applications (including Office 365, Azure AD andExchange Online) , Zoho applications with an emphasis on Zoho CRM ,and general hardware related issues. You’ll be a key point of contact fortroubleshooting, system queries, and supporting smooth day-to-day operationsacross the business.

Whileyour core focus will be on Microsoft and Zoho platforms, experience with otherCRMs (e.g., Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, HubSpot) is also valued, as ithelps build broader context for the role. This position is ideal for someonewho enjoys varied technical work and wants to develop further in both supportand systems configuration, this role will also provide the opportunity to gainexposure to low-code scripting (Deluge) and automation opportunities for thoseinterested in expanding into light development work.

The SystemsSupport Engineer will be an integral part of a highly efficient and respectedtechnical team working alongside Machine Learning expertise, experiencedsoftware developers and solution architects. The ability to communicate andwork effectively within a team is essential, as such the ideal candidate shouldbe confident, engaging and personable.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providefront-line support for Microsoft applications including O365 Admin, ExchangeOnline, Azure AD, and Azure VPN.
• Deliverday-to-day troubleshooting and user support across Zoho applications, primarilyZoho CRM.
• Maintainand configure CRM workflows, dashboards, and automations in Zoho CRM.
• Supportonboarding and offboarding processes including user account setup andpermissions.
• Assistwith general administration of SaaS tools used across the business.
• Liaisewith the broader technical team to resolve escalations and implement systemimprovements.

Requirements

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Solid experience supporting Microsoft 365 and other coreMicrosoft cloud services.
• Familiarity with SaaS CRM platforms — Zoho CRMexperience preferred, but knowledge of similar systems like Salesforce,Dynamics, or HubSpot is also beneficial.
• A strong communicator with a problem-solving mindset —confident working independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable juggling multiple support requests andadapting to a fast-paced, evolving tech environment.
• Eager to grow and open to learning areas such aslow-code scripting (e.g. Deluge in Zoho).

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 2+ Years supporting Microsoft Applications and SaaS CRMSoftware (Zoho CRM desirable).

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent written and oral communications skills;
• Ability to remain calm underpressure and meetdeadlines;
• Strong organisational skillswith a high attention todetail;
• Ability to prioritise andhandle multiple tasks at any giventime in a fast-paced environment;
• Pro-active and enthusiasticwith a can doattitude;
• Good commercialacumen; and
• Ability to work on owninitiative as well as being a team player.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Portman Finance Group wasestablished in 2007 to provide UK SMEs with access to a range of financeoptions under one roof. We have now arranged over £1.5 billion in funding forover 20,000 companies.

Portman secure financefor businesses of all sizes via our own lending and panel of over 40 partners.We offer flexible payment terms, reducing large initial outlays and protectingcash-flow, and are one of the largest privately owned Broker-Lenders in the UK.

Portman work with any type of private sectorbusiness. We have a long and successful history financing a variety of assets,quickly and easily. If you’re looking to lease or purchase further equipment,release equity or simply borrow, Portman can provide your business with thefinance it needs.

Pleasenote that as part of the recruitment process a criminal records check/credithistory check will be carried out by an authorised third party.