Senior Systems Engineer (Server and Cloud Technologies Specialist)

Senior Systems Engineer (Server and Cloud Technologies Specialist)

Location: Ringwood, Hampshire

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Systems Engineer (Server and Cloud Technologies Specialist) with a keen interest in modern infrastructure and cloud technologies. You will support in the technical delivery of complex projects and collaborate with stakeholders across the business, while also ensuring operational excellence through incident management, preventative maintenance, and ongoing service improvement.

Skills and Experience

Essential:

Extensive experience in the design, deployment, and ongoing support of Microsoft server and cloud technologies, including Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) / Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) / Microsoft System Centre Suite, including MECM, DPM, and SCOM / Microsoft Azure (including Azure Files, IaaS Virtual Machines, and Backup and Recovery solutions) / Microsoft 365 / Office 365 and Microsoft Intune.

Strong experience in managing Windows Server environments (2016, 2019, 2022, 2025).

Proficiency in automation and scripting using PowerShell.

Experience with virtualisation and high availability solutions, including Hyper-V (clustered and standalone), Windows Admin Centre, and Failover Clustering.

Working knowledge of SQL Server in both clustered and standalone deployments.

At least five years' experience in similar role, working in large and diverse enterprise environments with Microsoft server and Microsoft cloud technologies.

Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.

Excellent communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, high-quality documentation such as processes, procedures, and technical designs.

Positive, proactive attitude with a strong sense of ownership.

Desirable:

Experience designing and deploying highly available infrastructure within Microsoft Azure, including the use of Network Virtual Appliances and load balancers.

Linux server administration experience.

This role is subject to a clear standard DBS check being received.

The Package: ...