Systems Engineer

At BWB Consulting, we’re more than engineers—we’re trusted partners, innovators and problem-solvers. Named ACE Best Large Consultancy of the Year 2022 and accredited by Investors in People and Investors in Wellbeing, we combine technical excellence with collaboration, sustainability and a genuine commitment to the communities we serve. We are seeking an experienced and highly technical IT Systems Engineer to support, develop, and secure BWB's technology estate. This is a hands-on technical leadership role responsible for the design, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the firm's Microsoft-centric infrastructure, cloud services, cybersecurity controls, networking environment, backup and disaster recovery capabilities. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership to a small team of 2nd and 3rd Line Engineers, acting as the senior escalation point for complex technical issues, infrastructure projects, security incidents, and service improvements across the wider Technology service. They will play a key role in supporting BWB's digital strategy while ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient IT services are delivered across the business. What You’ll Be Doing - Lead and optimise Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID, Windows Server, VMware and hybrid infrastructure. - Manage identity, access, endpoint deployment, monitoring, capacity and system resilience. - Maintain LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, firewalls, VPNs, wireless connectivity and network monitoring. - Own backup, disaster recovery, testing, documentation and business continuity processes. - Administer modern AI workplace services, licensing, governance, security and automation. - Lead operational cybersecurity, compliance, vulnerability management and incident response. - Provide technical leadership, mentoring and senior escalation support to engineering teams. - Deliver infrastructure, cloud, networking and security projects and service improvements. - Produce technical designs and documentation while managing key suppliers and vendors. Essential Requirements - Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior infrastructure, systems engineering or cloud engineering role. - Experience leading or mentoring technical support and infrastructure teams. - Strong VMware and Veeam for VMware knowledge and experience - Strong Microsoft Azure administration experience. - Strong Microsoft 365 product knowledge and experience. - Experience managing hybrid identity environments, including Entra ID and Active Directory - Experience managing enterprise networking environments. - Experience supporting firewalls, VPNs, switching and wireless technologies. - Experience with backup, disaster recovery and business continuity solutions. - Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities. - Experience delivering technical projects and infrastructure upgrades. - Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. - Experience managing outsourced suppliers and managed service providers. Desirable Skills And Experience - Experience supporting engineering, professional services or consultancy environments. - Knowledge of M365 Power Platform & PowerShell automation. - Experience with SIEM and security monitoring platforms. - Experience working within ITIL-based service management environments. - ITAM experience - Understanding of Cyber Essentials requirements and security best practices. - Knowledge of ISO27001 controls and governance frameworks. What We Offer - Inclusive Culture – Bring your authentic self to work every day. - Competitive Rewards – Salary, 5% pension match, life assurance, and long-service recognition. - Time Off & Flexibility – 25 days’ holiday (rising to 28), option to buy more, hybrid working (3 days office), and flexible core hours. - Health & Wellbeing – Westfield Health, healthcare cash plan, Cycle to Work scheme, wellbeing initiatives. - Growth & Development – Fully funded training, Chartership support, and paid professional subscriptions. - Community & Connection – Volunteering days, social events, discounts, and savings. Accessibility & Adjustments We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. If you have a medical condition or an individual need for an adjustment to our process, and you believe this may affect your ability to be your best - please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make any adjustments that may be needed.