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Senior IT Engineer

Absolute Recruit
Posted 4 days ago, valid for 22 days
Location

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP22 6DU, England

Salary

£48,000 - £25 per day

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Senior IT Engineer based in Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, offering a salary of up to £48,000 plus 25 days of holiday and additional training benefits.
  • Candidates must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check and will be required to travel to client sites as needed while also working remotely and in the main office.
  • The role involves providing expert-level technical support and managing IT infrastructure across various educational sites with hundreds of endpoints and users.
  • Applicants should have strong expertise in Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and Azure AD, along with advanced networking knowledge and experience in an MSP or educational IT environment.
  • This position is ideal for those with a passion for solving complex IT challenges and mentoring junior engineers, with a preference for candidates having substantial experience in similar roles.
  • £48,000 + 25 Days + Training/Certs + Benefits
  • Buckinghamshire
  • Flexible Working Available
Senior IT Engineer (Hybrid)Princes Risborough, BuckinghamshireUp to £48,000 + 25 Days Holiday + Training/Certifications + MileageeDBS: All candidates must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check if successful.WFH: This role requires travel to client sites as needed, with the remainder of the time spent working between the main office & remotely.Absolute Recruit is proud to partner with a leading IT Managed Service Provider specialising in the Education Sector. We are seeking a Senior IT Engineer to provide expert-level technical support, infrastructure management, and project implementation across various sites with 100’s of endpoints and users.This customer-facing role requires a confident technical professional who can engage with clients and stakeholders, deliver high-level troubleshooting, and drive strategic IT improvements. Prior experience in an MSP or educational IT environment is highly desirable.Key Responsibilities:• Serve as the final escalation point for complex technical issues across Microsoft 365, Windows Server, Google Workspace, and networking.• Diagnose and resolve deep-rooted infrastructure, cloud, and security challenges.• Design, implement, and optimise on-premise and cloud-based IT solutions.• Manage backups, disaster recovery, and IT security compliance (Cyber Essentials, GDPR).• Lead network upgrades, cloud migrations, and cybersecurity projects.• Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance and technical leadership.Required Skills & Experience:• Strong expertise in Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and Azure AD.• Advanced knowledge of networking (DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, firewalls, wireless).• Experience with virtualisation platforms (Hyper-V, VMware).• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and automation.• Knowledge of backup and disaster recovery solutions (Veeam, Datto).• Cybersecurity expertise, including endpoint protection, MFA, and SIEM tools.This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior IT Engineer who enjoys solving complex challenges, mentoring others, and delivering impactful IT solutions in the education sector.Key Skills: Senior IT Engineer, Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Azure, Google Workspace, Active Directory, Networking, Virtualisation, Cybersecurity, PowerShell, IT Project Implementation.Due to the high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within 7 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful this time. However, we will retain your details for future opportunities.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.