IT Systems Engineer

Attwood Perks is proud to be partnering with a highly reputable business in Ipswich who are going through a significant phase of technology development hence are now looking to add a forward-thinking and pragmatic IT Systems Engineer to their team on a permanent basis.

As an IT Systems Engineer in this welcoming and culture-lead organisation, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the IT infrastructure that supports our business operations. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability, security, and efficiency of their systems, networks, and cloud services.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem solver with a passion for technology and a strong understanding of IT infrastructure components.

This is an exciting opportunity to become a senior member of the infrastructure team working in an evolving technology environment with new challenges every day.

The Day-to-Day:

• Responsible for supporting and maintaining the company’s cloud-based IT systems.
• Design, deploy, and manage IT infrastructure solutions including servers, networks, storage, and cloud services.
• Identify when services should migrate to the cloud, improving the current service availability, performance and user experience.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement enhancements to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and address infrastructure needs and support business initiatives.
• Develop and maintain documentation for infrastructure processes, configurations, and procedures.
• Implement and manage security measures to protect data, systems, and networks from threats and vulnerabilities.
• Provide technical support and guidance to internal teams and end-users.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve our infrastructure.
• IT Project Management - leading or assisting with a broad mix of technology projects.
• Supporting and mentoring more junior members of the team.

You will bring:

• Experience with cloud platforms - Azure.
• Ideally solid of knowledge of networking protocols, firewalls, VPNs, and network security.
• Familiarity with virtualisation technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Network+, CCNA, MCSE, Azure, ITIL etc.. are a plus but not essential.
• A passion for all things tech.
• Ability to work proactively without supervision.
• Approachable and personable in nature.
• Determination to exceed expectation.

**This role is full-time and hybrid working.

If you are a motivated IT professional with a passion for infrastructure engineering and a desire to work in a changing environment, we would love to hear from you.

Please do contact Matt at Attwood Perks who will be delighted to discuss this further.

We look forward to your application!