System Engineer

Systems Engineers design and maintain the core IT systems infrastructure, focusing on performance, security, and scalability across hardware and software environments.

 

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement IT systems and environments.
  • Ensure availability and security of systems and services.
  • Manage virtualized environments (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).
  • Develop scripts to automate routine tasks.
  • Work with other IT teams to support system integrations.

 

Key Skills

  • Expertise in Windows/Linux server administration.
  • Experience with virtualization and backup technologies.
  • Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills.
  • Knowledge of networking and storage systems.
  • Ability to document processes and configurations.

 

Recommended Certifications

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect.

VMware Certified Professional (VCP).

Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE).

 

Average Salary

£40k–£60k

 

 

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* Salary data based on UK averages from Glassdoor UK and Indeed UK, 2024.

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