VIQU IT Recruitment
Systems Engineer | Manchester | Contract | Outside IR35
A client is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to manage and optimise their server, virtualisation, storage, and Microsoft infrastructure environment while playing a key role in delivering a major internal transformation project.
The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Windows Server technologies, Active Directory, virtualisation platforms, storage solutions, and cloud services, complemented by a broad understanding of infrastructure and networking technologies.
Key Responsibilities of the Systems Engineer:
- Leading large transformation projects across the business.
- Own and manage Windows Server, VMware/Hyper-V, SAN, and NAS infrastructure.
- Design and support Active Directory, Group Policy, Entra ID, and Intune.
- Manage cloud infrastructure across Azure and/or GCP using Infrastructure as Code.
- Deliver system hardening, patch management, backup, disaster recovery, and resilience solutions.
- Support development platforms, including Perforce and build infrastructure.
- Automate infrastructure management using scripting and Infrastructure as Code.
Key Skills and Experience of the Systems Engineer:
- Must have expert knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Intune.
- Must have strong experience with VMware and/or Hyper-V, SAN, and NAS technologies.
- Proven experience as a leader within a large digital transformation project.
- Cloud infrastructure experience in Azure, GCP, and/or AWS.
- Experience with backup, disaster recovery, patch management, and high-availability design.
- Solid networking fundamentals, including VLANs and routing concepts.
- Experience in games, VFX, animation, or similar technical environments is desirable.
The successful Systems Engineer candidate will be based in or commutable to Manchester.
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