3rd Line IT Support Engineer Permanent, Full-time Work Location: Portishead, Bristol Salary: Flexible DOE About the Company: Our client is a growing and ambitious Managed Service Provider (MSP) known for delivering high-quality IT services and technical solutions. With a strong reputation for customer excellence, they support businesses in optimising their IT infrastructure, enhancing security, and ensuring seamless connectivity. They are now looking for a talented Senior IT Engineer to join their team and play a crucial role in delivering expert IT support and project solutions to their clients. About The Opportunity: This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced IT Support Engineer to be part of a dynamic and fast-paced environment. You will be working within the Service Desk team to provide high-level 3rd Line IT Support to clients while also leading the design and implementation of IT projects. Your role will involve everything from network management to cloud solutions, security enhancements, and system administration. As a 3rd Line IT Support Engineer in the team, you will have the chance to influence and develop innovative IT strategies for a range of clients, ensuring their IT systems remain secure, efficient, and ahead of the competition. Key Responsibilities: Provide expert 3rd Line IT support to clients across a range of IT disciplines. Lead the design, planning, and delivery of technical projects. Manage and maintain computer networks to ensure seamless connectivity. Implement and administer cloud deployments within Azure and AWS. Configure and manage firewalls, security policies, and DMZ environments. Administer Microsoft Exchange and Office 365 environments. Oversee data backup solutions, business continuity, and disaster recovery strategies. Implement network security measures to protect against cyber threats. Troubleshoot LAN/WAN networks and utilise tools like IPerf and WireShark. Manage and configure network switches, VLANs, and WiFi solutions. Ensure IT systems comply with security best practices, including Cyber Essentials and ISO standards. Your Experience and Skills: You should have hands-on experience and knowledge in: Server Administration Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022. Active Directory & Entra Full administration and management. DNS & DHCP Configuration and troubleshooting. Cloud Solutions Azure and AWS deployment & management. Cyber Security Network protection, firewall configuration, and compliance with security standards. Network Troubleshooting VLAN setup, switch management, LAN/WAN troubleshooting. Virtualisation Experience with VMware / Hyper-V. IT Project Delivery Proven ability to manage and implement technical projects. Compliance & Best Practices Understanding of Cyber Essentials, PCI, ISO, and other security standards. Desirable Qualifications (or willingness to work towards): Microsoft Certifications (MCP, MCSA). Cisco Certifications (CCNA). Virtualisation Certifications (VMware / Hyper-V). Cloud Certifications (Azure / AWS). Firewall & Networking Certifications (Fortinet, Cisco, SonicWall, Ruckus). If you are a skilled and ambitious IT Support Engineer looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. To apply for the 3rd Line IT Support Engineer role, send your CV today, and we will review it and contact you immediately. We are a recruitment company that specialises in projects and programmes.
Jun 10, 2026
Full time
3rd Line IT Support Engineer Permanent, Full-time Work Location: Portishead, Bristol Salary: Flexible DOE About the Company: Our client is a growing and ambitious Managed Service Provider (MSP) known for delivering high-quality IT services and technical solutions. With a strong reputation for customer excellence, they support businesses in optimising their IT infrastructure, enhancing security, and ensuring seamless connectivity. They are now looking for a talented Senior IT Engineer to join their team and play a crucial role in delivering expert IT support and project solutions to their clients. About The Opportunity: This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced IT Support Engineer to be part of a dynamic and fast-paced environment. You will be working within the Service Desk team to provide high-level 3rd Line IT Support to clients while also leading the design and implementation of IT projects. Your role will involve everything from network management to cloud solutions, security enhancements, and system administration. As a 3rd Line IT Support Engineer in the team, you will have the chance to influence and develop innovative IT strategies for a range of clients, ensuring their IT systems remain secure, efficient, and ahead of the competition. Key Responsibilities: Provide expert 3rd Line IT support to clients across a range of IT disciplines. Lead the design, planning, and delivery of technical projects. Manage and maintain computer networks to ensure seamless connectivity. Implement and administer cloud deployments within Azure and AWS. Configure and manage firewalls, security policies, and DMZ environments. Administer Microsoft Exchange and Office 365 environments. Oversee data backup solutions, business continuity, and disaster recovery strategies. Implement network security measures to protect against cyber threats. Troubleshoot LAN/WAN networks and utilise tools like IPerf and WireShark. Manage and configure network switches, VLANs, and WiFi solutions. Ensure IT systems comply with security best practices, including Cyber Essentials and ISO standards. Your Experience and Skills: You should have hands-on experience and knowledge in: Server Administration Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022. Active Directory & Entra Full administration and management. DNS & DHCP Configuration and troubleshooting. Cloud Solutions Azure and AWS deployment & management. Cyber Security Network protection, firewall configuration, and compliance with security standards. Network Troubleshooting VLAN setup, switch management, LAN/WAN troubleshooting. Virtualisation Experience with VMware / Hyper-V. IT Project Delivery Proven ability to manage and implement technical projects. Compliance & Best Practices Understanding of Cyber Essentials, PCI, ISO, and other security standards. Desirable Qualifications (or willingness to work towards): Microsoft Certifications (MCP, MCSA). Cisco Certifications (CCNA). Virtualisation Certifications (VMware / Hyper-V). Cloud Certifications (Azure / AWS). Firewall & Networking Certifications (Fortinet, Cisco, SonicWall, Ruckus). If you are a skilled and ambitious IT Support Engineer looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. To apply for the 3rd Line IT Support Engineer role, send your CV today, and we will review it and contact you immediately. We are a recruitment company that specialises in projects and programmes.
Job Title: Senior Delphi Developer Location: Fully Remote Salary: £55k-£60k Job Description This Senior Application Developer role sits within the Application Support function and provides operational ownership, support, and technical stewardship for a critical CRM, audit, and invoicing system supporting EMEA business operations. You will act as the technical owner and subject matter expert for a predominantly Delphi-based platform, ensuring its ongoing stability, performance, and resilience. This is a hands-on technical leadership position that combines deep Delphi and Object Pascal expertise with strong skills in SQL Server and Azure SQL, and exposure to .NET technologies. You will work closely with DevOps, infrastructure, cloud, and business stakeholders to maintain high service reliability while driving continuous improvements in maintainability, security, and long-term sustainability. Responsibilities Act as the technical owner of the KVS/KVSIFS platform within the Run organisation, taking primary responsibility for the Delphi and Object Pascal codebase. Ensure high availability, stability, and resilience of the application in a business-critical production environment. Own incident and problem management, including leading root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventative actions. Provide 2nd and 3rd line support for complex application issues, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication with stakeholders. Drive continuous improvements in service reliability, incident resolution times, and overall platform performance. Maintain and support the existing Windows-based desktop application, including resolving defects, delivering minor enhancements, and managing technical debt. Support and maintain the codebase and associated third-party components, ensuring compatibility and stability. Manage application releases, patches, and controlled deployments, ensuring changes are implemented safely and in line with operational standards. Support and optimise the Azure SQL database, including stored procedures, data integrity, and performance tuning. Work with infrastructure and cloud teams to diagnose performance issues, resolve latency and throughput challenges, and support high-volume transactional processing. Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, and DevOps teams to improve scalability, resilience, and observability of the platform. Support the transition to more modern hosting patterns where appropriate, ensuring the application remains performant and stable during architectural or deployment model changes. Deploy and configure websites and web applications using Microsoft IIS, including managing application pools, bindings, and site configurations. Troubleshoot application and server-level issues in IIS, such as HTTP errors and application pool failures, and support secure configurations including SSL certificates and authentication methods. Support and monitor all application integrations, including REST APIs, external audit and certification platforms, and invoicing and payment systems. Troubleshoot and resolve data synchronisation issues and integration failures that impact business operations. Ensure the platform operates within defined security and network controls, validating secure data access and API-based external communications. Support the platform's technical and security posture, contributing to audit, compliance, and assurance activities. Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date documentation, including architecture diagrams, support runbooks, known errors, and recovery procedures. Reduce key-person dependency by ensuring knowledge is documented, shared, and accessible across teams. Act as a trusted technical partner to business stakeholders, IT Operations, and cloud and infrastructure teams. Provide clear communication on incidents, risks, technical limitations, and platform sustainability, translating technical concepts into clear business language. Operate effectively within a complex and Legacy environment while aligning with modern engineering and operational practices. Essential Skills Strong, hands-on experience with Delphi and Object Pascal in enterprise or business-critical applications. Proven experience supporting and maintaining Legacy or long-lived codebases, particularly VCL-based applications. Strong SQL Server and Azure SQL capability, including performance tuning, troubleshooting, and support for high-volume transactional workloads. experience supporting and developing web applications and API endpoints, including REST APIs. experience operating applications in production environments with high availability and reliability requirements. Solid understanding of incident, problem, and change management within a Run/Operate model. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues across application, database, and integration layers. Self-motivated and proactive approach, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision while driving continuous improvement. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders and explain technical concepts in clear business language. Ability to operate effectively in complex and Legacy environments, balancing stability with modernisation. Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage competing demands and deliver within deadlines. Resilient and pragmatic approach to technology challenges. 5+ years of hands-on experience with Delphi and Object Pascal. Strong experience with SQL Server and Azure SQL in production environments. Demonstrable experience as both a developer and administrator of a Delphi-based codebase environment. Proven experience supporting business-critical applications in production. experience maintaining VCL-based applications. experience delivering solutions using Agile methodologies, working alongside Product Owners and Business Analysts. experience managing application releases, user communications, and training for a commercial user base. Additional Skills & Qualifications experience keeping software versions up to date and ensuring applications remain within vendor support windows. experience with .NET technologies, including .NET Core and C# MVC, or a strong interest in developing skills in modern .NET technologies. experience working closely with DevOps and platform teams to evolve delivery and hosting practices. Hands-on experience with Microsoft IIS, including deploying and configuring websites and web applications, managing application pools and bindings, and troubleshooting application and server-level issues. Familiarity with secure configurations in IIS, including SSL certificate management and authentication methods. experience supporting integrations with external audit and certification platforms, invoicing systems, and payment systems. Familiarity with Azure-based hosting environments and modern hosting patterns. experience participating in or supporting audit, compliance, and assurance activities. Comfort working as a subject matter expert and self-starter in a role with significant autonomy and ownership. Location Birmingham, UK Rate/Salary .00 GBP Yearly Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at our website. To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go our website. We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice on our website for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield.
Jun 10, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Senior Delphi Developer Location: Fully Remote Salary: £55k-£60k Job Description This Senior Application Developer role sits within the Application Support function and provides operational ownership, support, and technical stewardship for a critical CRM, audit, and invoicing system supporting EMEA business operations. You will act as the technical owner and subject matter expert for a predominantly Delphi-based platform, ensuring its ongoing stability, performance, and resilience. This is a hands-on technical leadership position that combines deep Delphi and Object Pascal expertise with strong skills in SQL Server and Azure SQL, and exposure to .NET technologies. You will work closely with DevOps, infrastructure, cloud, and business stakeholders to maintain high service reliability while driving continuous improvements in maintainability, security, and long-term sustainability. Responsibilities Act as the technical owner of the KVS/KVSIFS platform within the Run organisation, taking primary responsibility for the Delphi and Object Pascal codebase. Ensure high availability, stability, and resilience of the application in a business-critical production environment. Own incident and problem management, including leading root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventative actions. Provide 2nd and 3rd line support for complex application issues, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication with stakeholders. Drive continuous improvements in service reliability, incident resolution times, and overall platform performance. Maintain and support the existing Windows-based desktop application, including resolving defects, delivering minor enhancements, and managing technical debt. Support and maintain the codebase and associated third-party components, ensuring compatibility and stability. Manage application releases, patches, and controlled deployments, ensuring changes are implemented safely and in line with operational standards. Support and optimise the Azure SQL database, including stored procedures, data integrity, and performance tuning. Work with infrastructure and cloud teams to diagnose performance issues, resolve latency and throughput challenges, and support high-volume transactional processing. Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, and DevOps teams to improve scalability, resilience, and observability of the platform. Support the transition to more modern hosting patterns where appropriate, ensuring the application remains performant and stable during architectural or deployment model changes. Deploy and configure websites and web applications using Microsoft IIS, including managing application pools, bindings, and site configurations. Troubleshoot application and server-level issues in IIS, such as HTTP errors and application pool failures, and support secure configurations including SSL certificates and authentication methods. Support and monitor all application integrations, including REST APIs, external audit and certification platforms, and invoicing and payment systems. Troubleshoot and resolve data synchronisation issues and integration failures that impact business operations. Ensure the platform operates within defined security and network controls, validating secure data access and API-based external communications. Support the platform's technical and security posture, contributing to audit, compliance, and assurance activities. Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date documentation, including architecture diagrams, support runbooks, known errors, and recovery procedures. Reduce key-person dependency by ensuring knowledge is documented, shared, and accessible across teams. Act as a trusted technical partner to business stakeholders, IT Operations, and cloud and infrastructure teams. Provide clear communication on incidents, risks, technical limitations, and platform sustainability, translating technical concepts into clear business language. Operate effectively within a complex and Legacy environment while aligning with modern engineering and operational practices. Essential Skills Strong, hands-on experience with Delphi and Object Pascal in enterprise or business-critical applications. Proven experience supporting and maintaining Legacy or long-lived codebases, particularly VCL-based applications. Strong SQL Server and Azure SQL capability, including performance tuning, troubleshooting, and support for high-volume transactional workloads. experience supporting and developing web applications and API endpoints, including REST APIs. experience operating applications in production environments with high availability and reliability requirements. Solid understanding of incident, problem, and change management within a Run/Operate model. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues across application, database, and integration layers. Self-motivated and proactive approach, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision while driving continuous improvement. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders and explain technical concepts in clear business language. Ability to operate effectively in complex and Legacy environments, balancing stability with modernisation. Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage competing demands and deliver within deadlines. Resilient and pragmatic approach to technology challenges. 5+ years of hands-on experience with Delphi and Object Pascal. Strong experience with SQL Server and Azure SQL in production environments. Demonstrable experience as both a developer and administrator of a Delphi-based codebase environment. Proven experience supporting business-critical applications in production. experience maintaining VCL-based applications. experience delivering solutions using Agile methodologies, working alongside Product Owners and Business Analysts. experience managing application releases, user communications, and training for a commercial user base. Additional Skills & Qualifications experience keeping software versions up to date and ensuring applications remain within vendor support windows. experience with .NET technologies, including .NET Core and C# MVC, or a strong interest in developing skills in modern .NET technologies. experience working closely with DevOps and platform teams to evolve delivery and hosting practices. Hands-on experience with Microsoft IIS, including deploying and configuring websites and web applications, managing application pools and bindings, and troubleshooting application and server-level issues. Familiarity with secure configurations in IIS, including SSL certificate management and authentication methods. experience supporting integrations with external audit and certification platforms, invoicing systems, and payment systems. Familiarity with Azure-based hosting environments and modern hosting patterns. experience participating in or supporting audit, compliance, and assurance activities. Comfort working as a subject matter expert and self-starter in a role with significant autonomy and ownership. Location Birmingham, UK Rate/Salary .00 GBP Yearly Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at our website. To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go our website. We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice on our website for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield.
Senior 3rd Line Support Engineer Solihull (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) The Role We're looking for an experienced Senior 3rd Line Support Engineer to join a high-performing technical team based in Solihull. This is a true 3rd line position , where you'll act as the final escalation point for complex technical issues. You'll take ownership of incidents end-to-end, focusing on deep technical investigation, root cause analysis, and delivering long-term solutions -not just quick fixes. Working across modern on-prem, virtualised, and cloud environments, you'll support a wide variety of technologies while also contributing to continuous improvement and mentoring junior engineers. What You'll Be Doing Acting as the technical escalation point for 1st and 2nd Line teams Owning and resolving complex incidents and problems through to completion Performing in-depth troubleshooting across infrastructure, cloud, and EUC environments Conducting root cause analysis and implementing permanent fixes Supporting users via tickets, phone, email, and remote sessions Managing and prioritising workload in line with SLAs Monitoring and responding to alerts from RMM tools Maintaining clear and accurate documentation and knowledge articles Identifying trends and driving service improvements Supporting internal initiatives to improve tools, processes, and standards Communicating effectively, translating technical detail into clear, business-friendly language What We're Looking For You'll be a confident and technically strong support professional who thrives on solving complex problems and taking ownership. Essential Experience Proven background in a Senior / 3rd Line Support role (ideally within an MSP) Windows desktop and server environments Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, Intune, Entra ID / Azure AD) Active Directory, Group Policy, and core infrastructure services Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs) Firewalls, switches, and general networking devices Virtualisation (VMware, Hyper-V, or similar) Microsoft Azure, including Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD/WVD) Citrix environments Desirable Exposure to security tools or security-focused troubleshooting Scripting, automation, or Infrastructure as Code experience Experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers What's in It for You Hybrid working - 3 days per week in Solihull 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 with service A strong healthcare and wellbeing package , including private medical cover, discounted health plans, and virtual GP access A comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and work-life balance Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support Real opportunities for career progression and technical development A collaborative environment where you can make a genuine impact Why Apply? This is a great opportunity for a seasoned 3rd Line Engineer who wants to: Work on complex, meaningful technical challenges Move beyond ticket resolution into true problem ownership Influence service delivery and continuous improvement Be part of a forward-thinking, supportive technical team ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Jun 10, 2026
Full time
Senior 3rd Line Support Engineer Solihull (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) The Role We're looking for an experienced Senior 3rd Line Support Engineer to join a high-performing technical team based in Solihull. This is a true 3rd line position , where you'll act as the final escalation point for complex technical issues. You'll take ownership of incidents end-to-end, focusing on deep technical investigation, root cause analysis, and delivering long-term solutions -not just quick fixes. Working across modern on-prem, virtualised, and cloud environments, you'll support a wide variety of technologies while also contributing to continuous improvement and mentoring junior engineers. What You'll Be Doing Acting as the technical escalation point for 1st and 2nd Line teams Owning and resolving complex incidents and problems through to completion Performing in-depth troubleshooting across infrastructure, cloud, and EUC environments Conducting root cause analysis and implementing permanent fixes Supporting users via tickets, phone, email, and remote sessions Managing and prioritising workload in line with SLAs Monitoring and responding to alerts from RMM tools Maintaining clear and accurate documentation and knowledge articles Identifying trends and driving service improvements Supporting internal initiatives to improve tools, processes, and standards Communicating effectively, translating technical detail into clear, business-friendly language What We're Looking For You'll be a confident and technically strong support professional who thrives on solving complex problems and taking ownership. Essential Experience Proven background in a Senior / 3rd Line Support role (ideally within an MSP) Windows desktop and server environments Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, Intune, Entra ID / Azure AD) Active Directory, Group Policy, and core infrastructure services Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs) Firewalls, switches, and general networking devices Virtualisation (VMware, Hyper-V, or similar) Microsoft Azure, including Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD/WVD) Citrix environments Desirable Exposure to security tools or security-focused troubleshooting Scripting, automation, or Infrastructure as Code experience Experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers What's in It for You Hybrid working - 3 days per week in Solihull 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 with service A strong healthcare and wellbeing package , including private medical cover, discounted health plans, and virtual GP access A comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and work-life balance Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support Real opportunities for career progression and technical development A collaborative environment where you can make a genuine impact Why Apply? This is a great opportunity for a seasoned 3rd Line Engineer who wants to: Work on complex, meaningful technical challenges Move beyond ticket resolution into true problem ownership Influence service delivery and continuous improvement Be part of a forward-thinking, supportive technical team ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced IT Support Engineer to join a company working from a Portsmouth HQ. They provide a number of technology driven Managed ICT Services to customers covering Backup and Disaster Recovery, Desktop and Server Support, Cloud Application Support, ICT Security Management, Telephony, Network and Internet Services. This role comprises of 2nd and 3rd line responsibilities for the help desk and the candidate should be capable of taking the lead with troubleshooting issues and carrying out customer on-boarding of new customers as required. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate advanced working knowledge of Windows Server, Office 365 and Microsoft Azure workloads as a minimum, as well as being able to provide Technical Sales support to the business development team and supporting Junior technicians through their professional development. Technical Skills Essential - Experience in an ICT Support Help desk role supporting Microsoft Products. Essential - Experience in Supporting Windows Server environments using technologies. Essential - Experience with carrying out Office 365 migrations from On-Premise environments and other cloud providers. Essential - Experience with deploying Microsoft Azure workloads including, but not limited to, Azure Active Directory, Intune, Virtual Machines, Azure SQL. Essential - Experience with deploying and managing Backup and Disaster Recovery solutions. Desirable - Certifications in Server Administration Desirable - Certifications in Hyper Visor Administration Desirable - Certifications in Microsoft Cloud Products (such as Microsoft 365, Office 365, Intune) Personal Skills In addition to the technical skills in the previous section, we are also looking for candidates who meet the following criteria. Have excellent written and oral skills and be capable of talking and presenting to existing and potential customers where required Highly presentable when working on customer sites Self-motivated, well organised individual capable of managing own time and workloads. Creating and following existing documentation, to ensure that projects are completed successfully Assisting the Director of ICT and Business Development teams with new product research, tender responses and other senior roles as directed. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Jun 10, 2026
Full time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced IT Support Engineer to join a company working from a Portsmouth HQ. They provide a number of technology driven Managed ICT Services to customers covering Backup and Disaster Recovery, Desktop and Server Support, Cloud Application Support, ICT Security Management, Telephony, Network and Internet Services. This role comprises of 2nd and 3rd line responsibilities for the help desk and the candidate should be capable of taking the lead with troubleshooting issues and carrying out customer on-boarding of new customers as required. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate advanced working knowledge of Windows Server, Office 365 and Microsoft Azure workloads as a minimum, as well as being able to provide Technical Sales support to the business development team and supporting Junior technicians through their professional development. Technical Skills Essential - Experience in an ICT Support Help desk role supporting Microsoft Products. Essential - Experience in Supporting Windows Server environments using technologies. Essential - Experience with carrying out Office 365 migrations from On-Premise environments and other cloud providers. Essential - Experience with deploying Microsoft Azure workloads including, but not limited to, Azure Active Directory, Intune, Virtual Machines, Azure SQL. Essential - Experience with deploying and managing Backup and Disaster Recovery solutions. Desirable - Certifications in Server Administration Desirable - Certifications in Hyper Visor Administration Desirable - Certifications in Microsoft Cloud Products (such as Microsoft 365, Office 365, Intune) Personal Skills In addition to the technical skills in the previous section, we are also looking for candidates who meet the following criteria. Have excellent written and oral skills and be capable of talking and presenting to existing and potential customers where required Highly presentable when working on customer sites Self-motivated, well organised individual capable of managing own time and workloads. Creating and following existing documentation, to ensure that projects are completed successfully Assisting the Director of ICT and Business Development teams with new product research, tender responses and other senior roles as directed. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
The role: We are looking for a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Analyst to join our IT department in Bristol. At Simmons & Simmons, technology is central to delivering exceptional client service. We are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Cloud Infrastructure Analyst to join our Platforms team and help build, automate and operate the Azure platform underpinning our applications and services. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on designing and delivering secure, scalable and resilient cloud solutions in Microsoft Azure, using Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD automation as the default approach. You will work closely with architects, security and application teams to implement cloud platform patterns and enable delivery teams to deploy safely and consistently. You will be required to act as senior technical authority within the platforms team, supporting decision-making, mentoring engineers, and shaping the Azure roadmap. What will you do: Azure Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & CI/CD automation Build, deploy, and maintain Azure infrastructure using IaC (Bicep and/or Terraform) with peer review and version control. Strong familiarity working in IaC and pipelines to ensure quality, security and adherence to baseline standards. Cloud reliability, operations & incident/problem support (engineering-led) Act as a senior escalation point for complex Azure platform incidents; leading to troubleshoot, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable fixes (automation over repeated manual intervention). Monitor and improve platform health using Azure observability tooling (e.g., Azure Monitor, Log Analytics/KQL, Application Insights, Science Logic), and improve alerting and diagnostics. Lead reliability and resilience improvements such as such as performance tuning, resource optimisation, cost optimization using FinOps and provide availability enhancements, aligned to our service- level expectations. A senior analyst is expected to be a point of contact and escalation at all times, taking ownership of incident management, while providing 3rd & 4th level and technical support. Any experience working within the Agile framework using Scrum. Security, compliance & governance Embed security controls and compliance checks into delivery pipelines (DevSecOps approach), ensuring cloud systems are configured securely and remain compliant. Contribute to platform governance initiatives such as naming/tagging conventions, logging standards, Key Vault/secret patterns, and controlled change via Github Push/Pull requests. Work closely with Security and CISO stakeholders and the wider networks team to maintain a strong and compliant security posture across our Azure public cloud. What we are looking for: The role deliberately covers a relatively broad brief of technologies, targeted at enabling effective communication and efficient working practices. We would expect the role holder to be able to demonstrate a skill base that spans a range of the following topics and, where necessary, to demonstrate the aptitude and desire to develop to meet the entire brief. Knowledge of a range of enterprise IT application technologies, including a demonstrated track record in operating and administering or working with infrastructure applications as part of the: Microsoft Application Stack such as Exchange 365; Active Directory, AD connect, Azure site recovery (ASR) and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Azure SQL. Experience of working with VMware vSphere, HPE Servers & Storage, upgrades and maintenance procedures. Hands-on experience engineering solutions in Microsoft Azure, including a solid understanding of Azure IaaS and PaaS services (e.g., VMs, Storage, App Services, Front Door, API Management, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Azure Networking). Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code in either (Bicep and/or Terraform; ARM knowledge acceptable where relevant). Practical experience with Azure DevOps (Pipelines, Repos, CI/CD concepts) and Git-based version control. Azure networking knowledge including VNETs, vWAN, ExpressRoute, VPN gateways, hub-and-spoke, and traffic management concepts. Azure security fundamentals including Managed Identities, Key Vault, Conditional Access, Defender for Cloud/Security Centre. Strong scripting capability in PowerShell (and/or Bash), and the ability to automate operational tasks and deployments. Strong troubleshooting mindset: diagnosing complex issues and driving them to resolution with appropriate escalation and RCA. Clear communication skills, including the ability to explain technical topics in plain English in a professional services environment. A Strong problem-solver with proactive, engineering-led mindset. Self-motivated technical lead and mentor. Comfortable working as a senior engineer in a collaborative, geographically diverse and inclusive team. Preferably either: 5-years relevant experience working in a similar role, or a qualification in Computer Science or Engineering or Microsoft accredited Azure Certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator / DevOps / Cloud Engineering) and relevant experience working in a similar role. Excellent Knowledge of the Azure and Windows Stack. Career Level: The career level assigned to this role is level 3. The career level framework provides a formal structure for the business services functions at the firm. The framework, which ranges from level 1 to level 7, clearly defines the responsibilities, skills and competencies required at each level. Here at Simmons & Simmons: At Simmons, we are proud of our collaborative, open and non-hierarchical culture, where everyone is treated with respect and dignity and the wellbeing of our people is paramount. Our dynamic minds work as one integrated team, partnering with leading organisations on inspirational and thought-provoking projects that matter. From day one, irrespective of job title, qualification or background, everyone s voice is heard, and you are encouraged to have an enquiring mind and share ideas that drive the firm forward. Through innovative learning and development opportunities, you will have a platform to excel, exceed your career ambitions, and achieve things you never thought possible. Some key information: We offer a competitive package including bonuses dependant on role/level, private medical insurance and pension contribution. Our global skills academy provides our people, regardless of their role and location, with excellent learning opportunities (including live workshops, podcasts, short videos and practical learning experiences). We have adopted a hybrid working approach with a requirement for a minimum of three days in the office with flexibility dependant on role/team/client demands. We are proud to rank as a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality, a Stonewall Top Global Employer, and a Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility. We have a range of social and sports committees, summer and winter parties and monthly get togethers. We have a range of diversity networks to connect people and celebrate our differences which is integral to our inclusive culture. All UK offices have their own artwork collections including Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin pieces in the London office. We have a long-standing history in supporting the art community especially up-and-coming artists. We have recently introduced a Strategic Advisory Council which is a mix of associates and business services who will propose strategic initiatives that align with our firm's mission and support the delivery of our business plan, shaping the future of our next-generation law firm. Our in-house generative AI tool, Percy, won the Innovation in Automation and AI Tools category at the 2024 FT Innovative Lawyers Europe Awards. This achievement highlights our commitment to technological innovation and client service. We have been commended in The Times Best Law Firms 2026 across three categories: construction, employment, and intellectual property. Our profile is highly positive, highlighting our sector specialisms and notable case and transactional work. Equal opportunities: We are committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion within our firm and to ensuring equal employment opportunities. We believe that this commitment creates a vibrant and rewarding work environment. We are therefore committed to: Upholding equal opportunities, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity, marital status, or pregnancy, including maternity and paternity. This commitment extends to addressing any instances of perceived or associative discrimination and harassment. We also ensure fair treatment during recruitment and selection processes for those who are serving or have served in the armed forces, along with their families. Accommodating requests for flexible working arrangements whenever possible. We encourage you to discuss your needs with us if this is something you require. Making our roles accessible to individuals with diverse abilities. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can meet your needs. We offer a range of employee networks to support our colleagues . click apply for full job details
Jun 10, 2026
Full time
The role: We are looking for a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Analyst to join our IT department in Bristol. At Simmons & Simmons, technology is central to delivering exceptional client service. We are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Cloud Infrastructure Analyst to join our Platforms team and help build, automate and operate the Azure platform underpinning our applications and services. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on designing and delivering secure, scalable and resilient cloud solutions in Microsoft Azure, using Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD automation as the default approach. You will work closely with architects, security and application teams to implement cloud platform patterns and enable delivery teams to deploy safely and consistently. You will be required to act as senior technical authority within the platforms team, supporting decision-making, mentoring engineers, and shaping the Azure roadmap. What will you do: Azure Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & CI/CD automation Build, deploy, and maintain Azure infrastructure using IaC (Bicep and/or Terraform) with peer review and version control. Strong familiarity working in IaC and pipelines to ensure quality, security and adherence to baseline standards. Cloud reliability, operations & incident/problem support (engineering-led) Act as a senior escalation point for complex Azure platform incidents; leading to troubleshoot, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable fixes (automation over repeated manual intervention). Monitor and improve platform health using Azure observability tooling (e.g., Azure Monitor, Log Analytics/KQL, Application Insights, Science Logic), and improve alerting and diagnostics. Lead reliability and resilience improvements such as such as performance tuning, resource optimisation, cost optimization using FinOps and provide availability enhancements, aligned to our service- level expectations. A senior analyst is expected to be a point of contact and escalation at all times, taking ownership of incident management, while providing 3rd & 4th level and technical support. Any experience working within the Agile framework using Scrum. Security, compliance & governance Embed security controls and compliance checks into delivery pipelines (DevSecOps approach), ensuring cloud systems are configured securely and remain compliant. Contribute to platform governance initiatives such as naming/tagging conventions, logging standards, Key Vault/secret patterns, and controlled change via Github Push/Pull requests. Work closely with Security and CISO stakeholders and the wider networks team to maintain a strong and compliant security posture across our Azure public cloud. What we are looking for: The role deliberately covers a relatively broad brief of technologies, targeted at enabling effective communication and efficient working practices. We would expect the role holder to be able to demonstrate a skill base that spans a range of the following topics and, where necessary, to demonstrate the aptitude and desire to develop to meet the entire brief. Knowledge of a range of enterprise IT application technologies, including a demonstrated track record in operating and administering or working with infrastructure applications as part of the: Microsoft Application Stack such as Exchange 365; Active Directory, AD connect, Azure site recovery (ASR) and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Azure SQL. Experience of working with VMware vSphere, HPE Servers & Storage, upgrades and maintenance procedures. Hands-on experience engineering solutions in Microsoft Azure, including a solid understanding of Azure IaaS and PaaS services (e.g., VMs, Storage, App Services, Front Door, API Management, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Azure Networking). Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code in either (Bicep and/or Terraform; ARM knowledge acceptable where relevant). Practical experience with Azure DevOps (Pipelines, Repos, CI/CD concepts) and Git-based version control. Azure networking knowledge including VNETs, vWAN, ExpressRoute, VPN gateways, hub-and-spoke, and traffic management concepts. Azure security fundamentals including Managed Identities, Key Vault, Conditional Access, Defender for Cloud/Security Centre. Strong scripting capability in PowerShell (and/or Bash), and the ability to automate operational tasks and deployments. Strong troubleshooting mindset: diagnosing complex issues and driving them to resolution with appropriate escalation and RCA. Clear communication skills, including the ability to explain technical topics in plain English in a professional services environment. A Strong problem-solver with proactive, engineering-led mindset. Self-motivated technical lead and mentor. Comfortable working as a senior engineer in a collaborative, geographically diverse and inclusive team. Preferably either: 5-years relevant experience working in a similar role, or a qualification in Computer Science or Engineering or Microsoft accredited Azure Certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator / DevOps / Cloud Engineering) and relevant experience working in a similar role. Excellent Knowledge of the Azure and Windows Stack. Career Level: The career level assigned to this role is level 3. The career level framework provides a formal structure for the business services functions at the firm. The framework, which ranges from level 1 to level 7, clearly defines the responsibilities, skills and competencies required at each level. Here at Simmons & Simmons: At Simmons, we are proud of our collaborative, open and non-hierarchical culture, where everyone is treated with respect and dignity and the wellbeing of our people is paramount. Our dynamic minds work as one integrated team, partnering with leading organisations on inspirational and thought-provoking projects that matter. From day one, irrespective of job title, qualification or background, everyone s voice is heard, and you are encouraged to have an enquiring mind and share ideas that drive the firm forward. Through innovative learning and development opportunities, you will have a platform to excel, exceed your career ambitions, and achieve things you never thought possible. Some key information: We offer a competitive package including bonuses dependant on role/level, private medical insurance and pension contribution. Our global skills academy provides our people, regardless of their role and location, with excellent learning opportunities (including live workshops, podcasts, short videos and practical learning experiences). We have adopted a hybrid working approach with a requirement for a minimum of three days in the office with flexibility dependant on role/team/client demands. We are proud to rank as a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality, a Stonewall Top Global Employer, and a Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility. We have a range of social and sports committees, summer and winter parties and monthly get togethers. We have a range of diversity networks to connect people and celebrate our differences which is integral to our inclusive culture. All UK offices have their own artwork collections including Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin pieces in the London office. We have a long-standing history in supporting the art community especially up-and-coming artists. We have recently introduced a Strategic Advisory Council which is a mix of associates and business services who will propose strategic initiatives that align with our firm's mission and support the delivery of our business plan, shaping the future of our next-generation law firm. Our in-house generative AI tool, Percy, won the Innovation in Automation and AI Tools category at the 2024 FT Innovative Lawyers Europe Awards. This achievement highlights our commitment to technological innovation and client service. We have been commended in The Times Best Law Firms 2026 across three categories: construction, employment, and intellectual property. Our profile is highly positive, highlighting our sector specialisms and notable case and transactional work. Equal opportunities: We are committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion within our firm and to ensuring equal employment opportunities. We believe that this commitment creates a vibrant and rewarding work environment. We are therefore committed to: Upholding equal opportunities, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity, marital status, or pregnancy, including maternity and paternity. This commitment extends to addressing any instances of perceived or associative discrimination and harassment. We also ensure fair treatment during recruitment and selection processes for those who are serving or have served in the armed forces, along with their families. Accommodating requests for flexible working arrangements whenever possible. We encourage you to discuss your needs with us if this is something you require. Making our roles accessible to individuals with diverse abilities. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can meet your needs. We offer a range of employee networks to support our colleagues . click apply for full job details
Senior Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer Excellent opportunity for an experienced MSP Engineer looking to work across modern Azure and cloud-first environments within a growing Managed Service Provider. Full-time, permanent position based in Chelmsford, Essex, offering a competitive salary dependent on experience. Mixture of 3rd Line support, infrastructure projects, cloud migrations, and client-facing project delivery. To apply, please email Who is the client? Our client is a growing Managed Service Provider based in Essex, delivering IT support, cloud, cybersecurity, and infrastructure solutions to a broad range of UK clients. They have built a strong reputation for technical excellence, customer service, and delivering modern Microsoft-focused solutions across cloud and hybrid environments. What will you be doing? Joining as a Senior Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer, you'll play a key role within the technical team, supporting escalated infrastructure issues while assisting with the delivery of cloud and infrastructure projects. You'll work across Microsoft 365, Azure, networking, and virtualised environments, supporting a predominantly cloud-based client base. The role will involve Azure migrations, AVD deployments, server upgrades, networking projects, and mentoring junior engineers within the service desk function. What will you need? Strong experience within an MSP environment in a 3rd Line or Project Engineering capacity Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365, Azure, and Azure AD / Entra ID Experience supporting AVD (Azure Virtual Desktop) environments Strong knowledge of Windows Server and Active Directory Solid networking knowledge including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and switching fundamentals Experience with virtualisation technologies and virtual machines (VMware / Hyper-V) Knowledge of storage, backup, and disaster recovery solutions PowerShell scripting and automation experience Experience using ConnectWise, PSA, or RMM tools within an MSP Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to work directly with clients Full UK driving licence What would be desirable? Experience delivering cloud migrations and infrastructure projects Exposure to Ubiquiti / UniFi networking technologies Understanding of cybersecurity best practices and endpoint protection Previous experience mentoring junior engineers or assisting with escalations To Apply Please apply through this advert or email your CV directly to
Jun 07, 2026
Full time
Senior Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer Excellent opportunity for an experienced MSP Engineer looking to work across modern Azure and cloud-first environments within a growing Managed Service Provider. Full-time, permanent position based in Chelmsford, Essex, offering a competitive salary dependent on experience. Mixture of 3rd Line support, infrastructure projects, cloud migrations, and client-facing project delivery. To apply, please email Who is the client? Our client is a growing Managed Service Provider based in Essex, delivering IT support, cloud, cybersecurity, and infrastructure solutions to a broad range of UK clients. They have built a strong reputation for technical excellence, customer service, and delivering modern Microsoft-focused solutions across cloud and hybrid environments. What will you be doing? Joining as a Senior Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer, you'll play a key role within the technical team, supporting escalated infrastructure issues while assisting with the delivery of cloud and infrastructure projects. You'll work across Microsoft 365, Azure, networking, and virtualised environments, supporting a predominantly cloud-based client base. The role will involve Azure migrations, AVD deployments, server upgrades, networking projects, and mentoring junior engineers within the service desk function. What will you need? Strong experience within an MSP environment in a 3rd Line or Project Engineering capacity Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365, Azure, and Azure AD / Entra ID Experience supporting AVD (Azure Virtual Desktop) environments Strong knowledge of Windows Server and Active Directory Solid networking knowledge including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and switching fundamentals Experience with virtualisation technologies and virtual machines (VMware / Hyper-V) Knowledge of storage, backup, and disaster recovery solutions PowerShell scripting and automation experience Experience using ConnectWise, PSA, or RMM tools within an MSP Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to work directly with clients Full UK driving licence What would be desirable? Experience delivering cloud migrations and infrastructure projects Exposure to Ubiquiti / UniFi networking technologies Understanding of cybersecurity best practices and endpoint protection Previous experience mentoring junior engineers or assisting with escalations To Apply Please apply through this advert or email your CV directly to
Contract Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Azure / Intune / Windows 365 / Exchange) Location Berkshire 1 or 2 days a week, rest remote : Contract Duration: 4-6 months initially, will be extended. Rate: 425 day rate,IN scope of IR35 Start Date: ASAP Client will wait for the right person. Overview: We are seeking a Contract Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join our leading clients Infrastructure Operations (OPS) team, supporting a hybrid environment across on-premises and Azure platforms. This role is focused on strengthening Azure and modern workplace capability, particularly across Intune and Windows 365, while also supporting Exchange Online, Exchange On-Prem, and core infrastructure services. This is not a traditional infrastructure role, so strong hands-on cloud and modern workplace experience is essential. Role Focus: Strengthen team capability in Azure and modern workplace technologies, particularly Intune and Windows 365. Support and maintain Exchange Online and Exchange On-Prem environments. Contribute to infrastructure modernisation and cloud migration activities across the Operations team. Provide 3rd line support across core infrastructure and Microsoft 365 platforms. Work across operational support and project delivery in a fast-paced OPS environment. Key Requirements: Strong hands-on experience with Azure infrastructure, including IaaS, networking, and identity. Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Intune / Endpoint Manager. Strong hands-on experience with Windows 365 (Cloud PC). Strong hands-on experience with Exchange Online and Exchange On-Prem. Experience administering Microsoft 365 services. Strong PowerShell scripting capability. Good understanding of corporate security principles and best practices. Solid background in Windows Server administration. Solid background in Active Directory and Entra ID. Experience working in a fast-paced OPS environment spanning 3rd line support and project work. Understanding of infrastructure lifecycle management and end-of-life planning. Ability to support Microsoft 365 infrastructure and services. Willingness to attend data centre sites as required; car access is needed. Additional / Desirable Skills: VMware administration and support. Cisco networking fundamentals. Okta and SSO authentication. Infrastructure as Code, including Terraform. DevOps and automation practices. Role-Based Access Control (RBAC). Networking and firewall technologies. Why Join? This contract opportunity offers the chance to play a key role in strengthening the client's cloud and modern workplace capability within the Infrastructure Operations team. You will work across business-critical platforms, support ongoing modernisation, and contribute directly to the evolution of a hybrid infrastructure estate. For more information, please send your CV to (url removed) Services advertised are those of an employment business.
Jun 07, 2026
Contractor
Contract Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Azure / Intune / Windows 365 / Exchange) Location Berkshire 1 or 2 days a week, rest remote : Contract Duration: 4-6 months initially, will be extended. Rate: 425 day rate,IN scope of IR35 Start Date: ASAP Client will wait for the right person. Overview: We are seeking a Contract Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join our leading clients Infrastructure Operations (OPS) team, supporting a hybrid environment across on-premises and Azure platforms. This role is focused on strengthening Azure and modern workplace capability, particularly across Intune and Windows 365, while also supporting Exchange Online, Exchange On-Prem, and core infrastructure services. This is not a traditional infrastructure role, so strong hands-on cloud and modern workplace experience is essential. Role Focus: Strengthen team capability in Azure and modern workplace technologies, particularly Intune and Windows 365. Support and maintain Exchange Online and Exchange On-Prem environments. Contribute to infrastructure modernisation and cloud migration activities across the Operations team. Provide 3rd line support across core infrastructure and Microsoft 365 platforms. Work across operational support and project delivery in a fast-paced OPS environment. Key Requirements: Strong hands-on experience with Azure infrastructure, including IaaS, networking, and identity. Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Intune / Endpoint Manager. Strong hands-on experience with Windows 365 (Cloud PC). Strong hands-on experience with Exchange Online and Exchange On-Prem. Experience administering Microsoft 365 services. Strong PowerShell scripting capability. Good understanding of corporate security principles and best practices. Solid background in Windows Server administration. Solid background in Active Directory and Entra ID. Experience working in a fast-paced OPS environment spanning 3rd line support and project work. Understanding of infrastructure lifecycle management and end-of-life planning. Ability to support Microsoft 365 infrastructure and services. Willingness to attend data centre sites as required; car access is needed. Additional / Desirable Skills: VMware administration and support. Cisco networking fundamentals. Okta and SSO authentication. Infrastructure as Code, including Terraform. DevOps and automation practices. Role-Based Access Control (RBAC). Networking and firewall technologies. Why Join? This contract opportunity offers the chance to play a key role in strengthening the client's cloud and modern workplace capability within the Infrastructure Operations team. You will work across business-critical platforms, support ongoing modernisation, and contribute directly to the evolution of a hybrid infrastructure estate. For more information, please send your CV to (url removed) Services advertised are those of an employment business.
3rd Line Microsoft Engineer Location: Belgravia, London (5x days onsite per week) Day Rate: 270.00 per day Length: 3 months About the Role We're looking for a highly skilled 3rd Line Microsoft Engineer to join our growing IT & Cloud Services team. This is a hands-on technical role where you'll act as an escalation point for complex issues, drive Microsoft cloud adoption, and help enhance our modern workplace environment. You'll play a key part in supporting, securing, and optimising our Microsoft ecosystem - with a strong focus on Entra ID, Intune, PowerShell, Azure services, and email security (Mimecast). What You'll Be Doing Acting as a senior escalation point for 2nd Line teams and resolving complex Microsoft-related incidents. Administering, managing, and troubleshooting Entra ID (Azure AD) including conditional access, identity protection, authentication and SSO. Creating, deploying, and managing Intune policies, configuration profiles, compliance policies, and application deployments. Developing and maintaining PowerShell scripts to automate tasks and improve service efficiency. Supporting and administering Mimecast including policies, mail flow, security setups, impersonation protection and overall email continuity. Managing Windows 10/11, Microsoft 365, Exchange Online and related cloud services. Participating in project work such as cloud migrations, security uplift programmes, and endpoint modernisation. Ensuring systems follow security best practices and compliance standards. Documenting solutions, creating runbooks, and contributing to continuous improvement. What We're Looking For Strong background in 3rd Line / Senior Support roles Deep knowledge of Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Azure AD, and modern identity/security Hands-on experience building and configuring policies in Microsoft Intune Solid PowerShell scripting skills Experience supporting and configuring Mimecast Strong understanding of Windows client OS, device management, Exchange Online, and cloud security ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Jun 06, 2026
Contractor
3rd Line Microsoft Engineer Location: Belgravia, London (5x days onsite per week) Day Rate: 270.00 per day Length: 3 months About the Role We're looking for a highly skilled 3rd Line Microsoft Engineer to join our growing IT & Cloud Services team. This is a hands-on technical role where you'll act as an escalation point for complex issues, drive Microsoft cloud adoption, and help enhance our modern workplace environment. You'll play a key part in supporting, securing, and optimising our Microsoft ecosystem - with a strong focus on Entra ID, Intune, PowerShell, Azure services, and email security (Mimecast). What You'll Be Doing Acting as a senior escalation point for 2nd Line teams and resolving complex Microsoft-related incidents. Administering, managing, and troubleshooting Entra ID (Azure AD) including conditional access, identity protection, authentication and SSO. Creating, deploying, and managing Intune policies, configuration profiles, compliance policies, and application deployments. Developing and maintaining PowerShell scripts to automate tasks and improve service efficiency. Supporting and administering Mimecast including policies, mail flow, security setups, impersonation protection and overall email continuity. Managing Windows 10/11, Microsoft 365, Exchange Online and related cloud services. Participating in project work such as cloud migrations, security uplift programmes, and endpoint modernisation. Ensuring systems follow security best practices and compliance standards. Documenting solutions, creating runbooks, and contributing to continuous improvement. What We're Looking For Strong background in 3rd Line / Senior Support roles Deep knowledge of Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Azure AD, and modern identity/security Hands-on experience building and configuring policies in Microsoft Intune Solid PowerShell scripting skills Experience supporting and configuring Mimecast Strong understanding of Windows client OS, device management, Exchange Online, and cloud security ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Senior IDAM Engineer Must have current SC Clearance Location: Central London (Hybrid working) Contract: 6 months. Excellent day rate + outside IR35 We are seeking a Senior Identity & Access Management (IDAM/IAM) Engineer, experienced with Azure AD/Entra ID, ADFS, MFA, SSO and certificate based-authentication, to join a specialist End User Compute IT services provider, modernising secure digital workplaces for high-profile UK Central Government departments. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and implementation of IDAM solutions across hybrid and cloud environments Ensure authentication and authorisation frameworks are in place & align to Zero Trust principles. Manage provisioning, role-based access, and life cycle management across diverse platforms. Integrate IDAM services with cloud SaaS, endpoint, and security tooling. Support project delivery, including migrations and onboarding of new systems. Provide 3rd line escalation support for complex IDAM incidents and issues. Produce clear technical documentation, standards, and runbooks to support BAU operations. Skills sought with IDAM technologies such as Azure AD/Entra ID, ADFS, MFA, SSO, and certificate-based authentication. Implementing and managing identity life cycle management solutions. RBAC, privileged access management, and conditional access. Familiarity with Zero Trust models and government security frameworks (NCSC, ISO 27001). Scripting and automation (PowerShell, API integrations) for identity workflows. Supporting large-scale enterprise or government identity environments. Ability to work with cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Desirable skills : Okta, SailPoint, or similar enterprise IDAM tools; knowledge of DevSecOps integration; relevant certifications (Microsoft, CISSP, CISM). Please note current SC clearance is an essential requirement for this role. Apply now to progress!
Oct 07, 2025
Contractor
Senior IDAM Engineer Must have current SC Clearance Location: Central London (Hybrid working) Contract: 6 months. Excellent day rate + outside IR35 We are seeking a Senior Identity & Access Management (IDAM/IAM) Engineer, experienced with Azure AD/Entra ID, ADFS, MFA, SSO and certificate based-authentication, to join a specialist End User Compute IT services provider, modernising secure digital workplaces for high-profile UK Central Government departments. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and implementation of IDAM solutions across hybrid and cloud environments Ensure authentication and authorisation frameworks are in place & align to Zero Trust principles. Manage provisioning, role-based access, and life cycle management across diverse platforms. Integrate IDAM services with cloud SaaS, endpoint, and security tooling. Support project delivery, including migrations and onboarding of new systems. Provide 3rd line escalation support for complex IDAM incidents and issues. Produce clear technical documentation, standards, and runbooks to support BAU operations. Skills sought with IDAM technologies such as Azure AD/Entra ID, ADFS, MFA, SSO, and certificate-based authentication. Implementing and managing identity life cycle management solutions. RBAC, privileged access management, and conditional access. Familiarity with Zero Trust models and government security frameworks (NCSC, ISO 27001). Scripting and automation (PowerShell, API integrations) for identity workflows. Supporting large-scale enterprise or government identity environments. Ability to work with cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Desirable skills : Okta, SailPoint, or similar enterprise IDAM tools; knowledge of DevSecOps integration; relevant certifications (Microsoft, CISSP, CISM). Please note current SC clearance is an essential requirement for this role. Apply now to progress!
3rd Line Support/Project Engineer - Microsoft Cloud, Azure + M365 - Berkshire - £45,000 Do you want to be an exceptional 3rd line Support Engineer that gets heavily involved with final escalations in a dynamic, growing team? Are you based in Berkshire, Middlesex, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire or Surrey and commutable daily to Maidenbhead? Do you want an opportunity to further your career inside a well-respected Microsoft Gold partner? Do you want to work with a business that values collaboration, offers flexibility, and invests in your professional development? Here's a brilliant opportunity to join a highly respected Microsoft Gold partner MSP, delivering managed services to some of their high-value, key clients. This is a visible, senior support role where you'll handle escalations, and act as a technical mentor within the business. Key skills: Proven 3rd Line support experience in a busy MSP or IT Services environment Strong skills across Microsoft technologies - Azure, M365, Intune, AAD, Exchange, Entra Confidence dealing with major incidents, escalations and tricky support issues Comfortable with Scripting (eg PowerShell) and endpoint management tools A clear, confident communicator who enjoys solving problems and helping others Happy being office-based (5 days per week during probation, then 4 days in) Duties and Responsibilities: Acting as the final escalation point for complex tickets and service desk issues Leading troubleshooting for Azure, Microsoft 365, Intune and endpoint services Taking ownership of major incidents and problems - including post-incident analysis Working alongside professional services during project transitions and onboarding Helping junior engineers develop - peer reviews, guidance, and knowledge sharing Creating and updating internal documentation and best-practice procedures Representing the technical team in client conversations and internal reviews This is a role for someone who enjoys taking ownership, solving high-impact issues, and playing a senior part in the service desk. If you're looking for a technically stimulating role in a business that genuinely values training and development - get in touch! Apply online or Call Tim Davey for a quick turnaround. 3rd Line Support/Project Engineer - Microsoft Cloud, Azure + M365 - Berkshire - £45,000
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
3rd Line Support/Project Engineer - Microsoft Cloud, Azure + M365 - Berkshire - £45,000 Do you want to be an exceptional 3rd line Support Engineer that gets heavily involved with final escalations in a dynamic, growing team? Are you based in Berkshire, Middlesex, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire or Surrey and commutable daily to Maidenbhead? Do you want an opportunity to further your career inside a well-respected Microsoft Gold partner? Do you want to work with a business that values collaboration, offers flexibility, and invests in your professional development? Here's a brilliant opportunity to join a highly respected Microsoft Gold partner MSP, delivering managed services to some of their high-value, key clients. This is a visible, senior support role where you'll handle escalations, and act as a technical mentor within the business. Key skills: Proven 3rd Line support experience in a busy MSP or IT Services environment Strong skills across Microsoft technologies - Azure, M365, Intune, AAD, Exchange, Entra Confidence dealing with major incidents, escalations and tricky support issues Comfortable with Scripting (eg PowerShell) and endpoint management tools A clear, confident communicator who enjoys solving problems and helping others Happy being office-based (5 days per week during probation, then 4 days in) Duties and Responsibilities: Acting as the final escalation point for complex tickets and service desk issues Leading troubleshooting for Azure, Microsoft 365, Intune and endpoint services Taking ownership of major incidents and problems - including post-incident analysis Working alongside professional services during project transitions and onboarding Helping junior engineers develop - peer reviews, guidance, and knowledge sharing Creating and updating internal documentation and best-practice procedures Representing the technical team in client conversations and internal reviews This is a role for someone who enjoys taking ownership, solving high-impact issues, and playing a senior part in the service desk. If you're looking for a technically stimulating role in a business that genuinely values training and development - get in touch! Apply online or Call Tim Davey for a quick turnaround. 3rd Line Support/Project Engineer - Microsoft Cloud, Azure + M365 - Berkshire - £45,000
Avanti Recruitment is currently working with a leading, award-winning FinTech who are seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager to take responsibility for engineering leadership and delivery. The business provides cutting-edge financial technology solutions to global financial institutions and has been recognised for excellence and innovation across the sector. The Role You will be responsible for leading and mentoring the engineering team, ensuring delivery excellence, operational resilience, and platform growth. This role combines technical leadership with people management and requires someone confident in engineering delivery, incident management, platform operations, and client support. This role will require you in office 4 days per week and located in Surrey. You will line manage 2 Senior Engineers, as well as a 3rd Engineer and SRE. Key Responsibilities Daily interaction other departments, MD of Trading, Joint-CEOs as well as external clients Hands-on coding / documentation (70-80% of the time) Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team Oversee agile delivery, backlog management, and release planning Ensure platform stability through monitoring, incident management, and post-mortems Implement robust security and compliance practices Manage vendor relationships and operational budgets Support client onboarding and resolve platform-related issues Experience You will have experience supervising, developing, and training engineering teams. Strong background in Java development (Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate, REST) Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and DevOps practices (CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, infrastructure-as-code) Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Splunk) Strong incident management skills and operational mindset Excellent communication skills for both internal leadership and client-facing situations Interview process: Initial interview with Head of Engineering Technical and practical test CTO / Chairman of Tech Committee meeting Final stage with CEO The salary on this position is up to £90,000. If you would like to be considered for this role then click Apply Now!
Sep 24, 2025
Full time
Avanti Recruitment is currently working with a leading, award-winning FinTech who are seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager to take responsibility for engineering leadership and delivery. The business provides cutting-edge financial technology solutions to global financial institutions and has been recognised for excellence and innovation across the sector. The Role You will be responsible for leading and mentoring the engineering team, ensuring delivery excellence, operational resilience, and platform growth. This role combines technical leadership with people management and requires someone confident in engineering delivery, incident management, platform operations, and client support. This role will require you in office 4 days per week and located in Surrey. You will line manage 2 Senior Engineers, as well as a 3rd Engineer and SRE. Key Responsibilities Daily interaction other departments, MD of Trading, Joint-CEOs as well as external clients Hands-on coding / documentation (70-80% of the time) Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team Oversee agile delivery, backlog management, and release planning Ensure platform stability through monitoring, incident management, and post-mortems Implement robust security and compliance practices Manage vendor relationships and operational budgets Support client onboarding and resolve platform-related issues Experience You will have experience supervising, developing, and training engineering teams. Strong background in Java development (Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate, REST) Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and DevOps practices (CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, infrastructure-as-code) Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Splunk) Strong incident management skills and operational mindset Excellent communication skills for both internal leadership and client-facing situations Interview process: Initial interview with Head of Engineering Technical and practical test CTO / Chairman of Tech Committee meeting Final stage with CEO The salary on this position is up to £90,000. If you would like to be considered for this role then click Apply Now!
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3rd Line Support/Project Engineer - Microsoft Cloud, Azure + M365 - Berkshire - £45,000 Do you want to be an exceptional 3rd line Support Engineer that gets heavily involved with final escalations in a dynamic, growing team? Are you based in Berkshire, Hampshire, or Surrey? Do you want an opportunity to further your career inside a well-respected Microsoft Gold partner? Do you want to work with a business that values collaboration, offers flexibility, and invests in your professional development? Here's a brilliant opportunity to join a highly respected Microsoft Gold partner MSP, delivering managed services to some of their high-value, key clients. This is a visible, senior support role where you'll handle escalations, and act as a technical mentor within the business. Key skills: Proven 3rd Line support experience in a busy MSP or IT Services environment Strong skills across Microsoft technologies - Azure, M365, Intune, AAD, Exchange, Entra Confidence dealing with major incidents, escalations and tricky support issues Comfortable with Scripting (eg PowerShell) and endpoint management tools A clear, confident communicator who enjoys solving problems and helping others Happy being office-based (5 days per week during probation, then 4 days in) Duties and Responsibilities: Acting as the final escalation point for complex tickets and service desk issues Leading troubleshooting for Azure, Microsoft 365, Intune and endpoint services Taking ownership of major incidents and problems - including post-incident analysis Working alongside professional services during project transitions and onboarding Helping junior engineers develop - peer reviews, guidance, and knowledge sharing Creating and updating internal documentation and best-practice procedures Representing the technical team in client conversations and internal reviews This is a role for someone who enjoys taking ownership, solving high-impact issues, and playing a senior part in the service desk. If you're looking for a technically stimulating role in a business that genuinely values training and development - get in touch! Apply online or Call Tim Davey for a quick turnaround. 3rd Line Support/Project Engineer - Microsoft Cloud, Azure + M365 - Berkshire - £45,000
Sep 24, 2025
Full time
3rd Line Support/Project Engineer - Microsoft Cloud, Azure + M365 - Berkshire - £45,000 Do you want to be an exceptional 3rd line Support Engineer that gets heavily involved with final escalations in a dynamic, growing team? Are you based in Berkshire, Hampshire, or Surrey? Do you want an opportunity to further your career inside a well-respected Microsoft Gold partner? Do you want to work with a business that values collaboration, offers flexibility, and invests in your professional development? Here's a brilliant opportunity to join a highly respected Microsoft Gold partner MSP, delivering managed services to some of their high-value, key clients. This is a visible, senior support role where you'll handle escalations, and act as a technical mentor within the business. Key skills: Proven 3rd Line support experience in a busy MSP or IT Services environment Strong skills across Microsoft technologies - Azure, M365, Intune, AAD, Exchange, Entra Confidence dealing with major incidents, escalations and tricky support issues Comfortable with Scripting (eg PowerShell) and endpoint management tools A clear, confident communicator who enjoys solving problems and helping others Happy being office-based (5 days per week during probation, then 4 days in) Duties and Responsibilities: Acting as the final escalation point for complex tickets and service desk issues Leading troubleshooting for Azure, Microsoft 365, Intune and endpoint services Taking ownership of major incidents and problems - including post-incident analysis Working alongside professional services during project transitions and onboarding Helping junior engineers develop - peer reviews, guidance, and knowledge sharing Creating and updating internal documentation and best-practice procedures Representing the technical team in client conversations and internal reviews This is a role for someone who enjoys taking ownership, solving high-impact issues, and playing a senior part in the service desk. If you're looking for a technically stimulating role in a business that genuinely values training and development - get in touch! Apply online or Call Tim Davey for a quick turnaround. 3rd Line Support/Project Engineer - Microsoft Cloud, Azure + M365 - Berkshire - £45,000
Japanese speaking Senior Systems Engineer Ref: YC46841 A Japanese IT company is seeking a Japanese speaking Senior Systems Engineer to design, implement, and maintain systems and services for assigned customers in the UK and Europe. This role also supports the sales team as a pre-sales engineer, contributing to complex IT solutions. The successful candidate will be confident in client communication, technically skilled across multiple IT domains, and able to lead and support engineers in project delivery and service desk operations. - ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS: (O) Eligible visa: Permanent residence, Spouse, Partner (X) NOT eligible: YMS, Graduate, Student visa, Requiring visa sponsorship TYPE: Hybrid style VISA SUPPORT: Not available - Contract Type: Permanent, full-time Salary: £30k-£40K, depending on experience Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30-17:00 (37.5 hours/week, Overtime and on-call work may be required as needed.) Start Date: ASAP Location: Central London Senior Systems Engineer Main Responsibilities System Integration Projects Conduct integration tasks for small-to-mid-sized projects (on-site/off-site) Perform environment assessments and create site manuals Identify risks and mitigation strategies Transfer knowledge to service desk engineers Ensure all recommendations comply with customer IT policies Lead and support engineers within the team Service Desk Support Provide 1st-3rd line technical support to customers Diagnose and resolve issues via phone, email, and ticketing systems Maintain support documentation (site manuals, asset lists, user guides) Act as escalation point for complex cases System Maintenance Services Maintain customer systems on-site and remotely Update licenses, run inventory, and maintain documentation Register manufacturer support services (e.g., Care Packs) Third-party & Customer Management Manage vendor relationships and control service delivery Represent customers with third-party vendors Maintain strong customer relationships and ensure satisfaction Pre-sales & Internal IT Assist sales team in pre-sales activities and prepare proposals Support internal IT system planning and upgrades Maintain laboratory systems availability, security, and integrity Leadership & Development Mentor and assist junior staff Supervise engineers, ensuring IT goods are secure and well-managed Research new products and propose operational improvements Senior Systems Engineer Requirements Essential: 3+ years' hands-on experience with Cisco switches/routers and firewalls (design & implementation) Strong LAN design and ISP coordination experience Multi-site VPN implementation experience Proficiency in network design documentation Windows services: AD, DHCP, DNS, GPO, print queues, shared folders Server and storage knowledge in physical and virtual environments Business level of English and Japanese Desirable: Cisco CCNP certification Experience with VMware and Hyper-V Knowledge of Azure, AWS, and other cloud platforms (IaaS/PaaS) All applicants for the Senior Systems Engineer role must have the right to work in the UK without any restrictions as the Company is not able to offer visa support. We regret that we cannot accept applications from YMS, Graduate or Student visa holders. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.
Sep 22, 2025
Full time
Japanese speaking Senior Systems Engineer Ref: YC46841 A Japanese IT company is seeking a Japanese speaking Senior Systems Engineer to design, implement, and maintain systems and services for assigned customers in the UK and Europe. This role also supports the sales team as a pre-sales engineer, contributing to complex IT solutions. The successful candidate will be confident in client communication, technically skilled across multiple IT domains, and able to lead and support engineers in project delivery and service desk operations. - ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS: (O) Eligible visa: Permanent residence, Spouse, Partner (X) NOT eligible: YMS, Graduate, Student visa, Requiring visa sponsorship TYPE: Hybrid style VISA SUPPORT: Not available - Contract Type: Permanent, full-time Salary: £30k-£40K, depending on experience Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30-17:00 (37.5 hours/week, Overtime and on-call work may be required as needed.) Start Date: ASAP Location: Central London Senior Systems Engineer Main Responsibilities System Integration Projects Conduct integration tasks for small-to-mid-sized projects (on-site/off-site) Perform environment assessments and create site manuals Identify risks and mitigation strategies Transfer knowledge to service desk engineers Ensure all recommendations comply with customer IT policies Lead and support engineers within the team Service Desk Support Provide 1st-3rd line technical support to customers Diagnose and resolve issues via phone, email, and ticketing systems Maintain support documentation (site manuals, asset lists, user guides) Act as escalation point for complex cases System Maintenance Services Maintain customer systems on-site and remotely Update licenses, run inventory, and maintain documentation Register manufacturer support services (e.g., Care Packs) Third-party & Customer Management Manage vendor relationships and control service delivery Represent customers with third-party vendors Maintain strong customer relationships and ensure satisfaction Pre-sales & Internal IT Assist sales team in pre-sales activities and prepare proposals Support internal IT system planning and upgrades Maintain laboratory systems availability, security, and integrity Leadership & Development Mentor and assist junior staff Supervise engineers, ensuring IT goods are secure and well-managed Research new products and propose operational improvements Senior Systems Engineer Requirements Essential: 3+ years' hands-on experience with Cisco switches/routers and firewalls (design & implementation) Strong LAN design and ISP coordination experience Multi-site VPN implementation experience Proficiency in network design documentation Windows services: AD, DHCP, DNS, GPO, print queues, shared folders Server and storage knowledge in physical and virtual environments Business level of English and Japanese Desirable: Cisco CCNP certification Experience with VMware and Hyper-V Knowledge of Azure, AWS, and other cloud platforms (IaaS/PaaS) All applicants for the Senior Systems Engineer role must have the right to work in the UK without any restrictions as the Company is not able to offer visa support. We regret that we cannot accept applications from YMS, Graduate or Student visa holders. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.
