Job Description

Job Posting Title: Systems Engineer

Job Description Summary: We’re looking for a Systems Engineer to join our growing team at Hillview House, Belfast. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic environment alongside a large onshore and offshore team.

Job Description: As a Systems Engineer, you’ll be responsible for monitoring core IT systems and customer-specific infrastructure, providing first-line support for Windows Server platforms across both on-premises and cloud environments. Our team operates 24/7, including bank holidays, to ensure critical services remain available.

You’ll deliver round-the-clock support for our managed IT infrastructure, working on a rotating shift pattern that includes both days and nights. Generous rest periods and a shift allowance are included.

Shift Pattern:

4 days on (06:30 – 18:30), followed by 3 days off
4 nights on (18:30 – 06:30), followed by 5 days off

If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in a collaborative team, we’d love to hear from you!

What we’re looking for:

Experience with Windows in a 1st and 2nd line role support capacity
Experience with VMWare
Ideally, experience with Azure and Unix
Basic understanding of IP network, IP address, network devices and their role
Eligibility for Security Clearance
Previous experience of working in a 24x7 shift environment would be beneficial

Mainly, you’ll be the point of contact when it comes to windows issues, as well as dealing with Cloud (Azure) and Virtualization (VMWare). Full training will be given.

What you will be doing:

Providing L1 systems support for servers running Windows 2008/2012/2016/2019
Carrying out regular Operation system changes
Providing 1st line support for applications (web portals, IIS)
Reacting to client logged incidents and requests through Remedy
Customer support experience with a basic IT Technical understanding
Create Templates / Clones, create / delete Snapshots
3rd party vendor coordination for visit and troubleshooting
Assist team with daily Backup failures, System Recovery with Backups
Review Application logs
Exchange 2003/2010/2013/Office365 Management and troubleshooting, Knowledge on Archival Solutions

What’s in it for you?

Access to training via AWS and Microsoft
Generous shift allowance
23 days annual leave (rising to 27 days with time) with opportunity to buy more leave.
The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice.
Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform.
Company matched pension, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave and plenty more.

Don’t forget, you’re part of a network of thousands of experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines, sectors and countries. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we’ll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.

What we hope you’ll do next:

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