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Senior Systems Engineer

Hastings
6 months ago
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Senior Systems Engineer

Hybrid - Hastings (1 day a week)
£55,000 per annum
Permanent | Full-time

Are you a Senior Systems Engineer ready to lead, mentor, and drive high impact IT infrastructure projects?

My client, a leading healthcare technology organisation, is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to support and enhance a nationwide IT estate spanning cloud platforms, data centres, office hubs, and home-based users. You'll play a critical role in delivering technical excellence, supporting key business systems, and owning infrastructure upgrades from planning to implementation.

What you'll do:

Lead and resolve complex infrastructure, communication, and connectivity issues
Manage and optimise systems in Azure, VMware, and Microsoft environments
Support Linux-based systems, cloud platforms, and enterprise server architecture
Deliver technical infrastructure projects across the UK
Mentor junior team members and help shape departmental best practice
Ensure systems are patched, secure, documented, and audit-ready
Liaise with 3rd parties and client IT teams across various sitesWhat you'll bring:

Strong experience with Microsoft Server, Active Directory & Entra ID
Skilled in Azure and VMware virtualisation
Comfortable with Linux (Ubuntu/CentOS) and Bash scripting
Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and stakeholder communication
Experience mentoring others and leading technical projects
Knowledge of Exchange, SAN tech, and backup/disaster recovery procedures
Bonus points for: PowerShell, Kubernetes, SQL Server, or Virtual Desktop exposure (Citrix/Azure AVD)What's on offer:

£55,000 salary

Hybrid working with just 1 day/week in Hastings

Opportunity to lead infrastructure projects that directly support patient care
Collaborative, innovative IT environment
Personal development and leadership opportunitiesReady to shape critical healthcare infrastructure?
Apply now or get in touch to learn more

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