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Systems Engineer

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Full time
English

Other Skills

  • Problem Reporting
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Have a HNC / HND or a degree in IT, Software Development, or a related field
  • Be experienced in IT or software development roles
  • Possess a strong understanding of IT infrastructure, network protocols, and IT security principles
  • Have experience with Ubuntu, Windows Server, virtual desktops, SSH, cloud-based management tools, Jira, Confluence, GitHub, and BI reporting tools

Requirements:

  • Provide IT support and day-to-day maintenance of systems for all users; manage servers (Windows and Ubuntu), Active Directory, virtual machines, backups, and IT documentation
  • Support Microsoft 365, Windows operating systems, and network devices; assist with software installation, network management, and IT security initiatives
  • Develop IT solutions using languages such as PHP, Python, C#.NET Core, Laravel; maintain databases (SQL Server and MySQL); generate reports and BI dashboards
  • Provide security appliance support and day-to-day maintenance of security appliances deployed on client sites (physical and virtual); provide onsite security engineering task support to clients

Job description

Role Overview

This Systems Engineer is a key role supporting the business in a leading cybersecurity company. You will maintain IT infrastructure, provide support to local and remote users, and contribute to software development and digital transformation projects.

Key Responsibilities

As our Systems Engineer, you will part of a team of two. Internally you will:
  • Provide IT support and day-to-day maintenance of systems for all users
  • Manage servers (Windows & Ubuntu), Active Directory, virtual machines, backups, and IT documentation
  • Support Microsoft 365, Windows operating systems, and network devices (switches, firewalls, printers, laptops/desktops)
  • Assist with software installation, network management, and IT security initiatives
  • Develop IT solutions using languages such as PHP, Python, C#.net core, Laravel, and maintain databases (SQL Server & MySQL)
  • Generate reports and maintain BI dashboards from company IT systems
Client facing, you will:
  • Provide security appliance support and day-to-day maintenance of security appliances deployed on client sites (physical and virtual)
  • Provide onsite Security engineering task support to clients

Skills and Qualifications

In order to be successful as our Systems Engineer, you will have a passion for IT and a desire to further your career in the cyber security realms, problem solving and continuous learning, along with excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex IT issues in simple terms. 

You will also:
  • Have a HNC / HND or a degree in IT, Software Development, or a related field
  • Be experienced in IT or software development roles
  • Possess a strong understanding of IT infrastructure, network protocols, and IT security principles
  • Have experience with Ubuntu, Windows Server, virtual desktops, SSH, cloud-based management tools, Jira, Confluence, GitHub, and BI reporting tools
  • Have a craving to develop your skills within the cybersecurity realm. 
Our tech stack:

Out of the gate, you will be exposed to:
  • OSSEC/WAZUH SIEM
  • Graylog
  • Zeek
  • Python, used in the backend
  • PHP, used in the frontends
  • MySQL / MariaDB
  • Ubuntu & Windows Operating Systems


OUR BENEFITS

  • Early finish on Friday's 
  • Enhanced employer pension contributions
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Health cash back scheme
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Subsidised on-site canteen

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