Systems Engineer

Success Recruit are currently working with an established specialist engineering company who are seeking to recruit a Senior Systems Engineer to join their experienced and supportive team based in Wickford, Essex. This position will suit someone with a strong technical background in computer systems, networking or IT infrastructure who enjoys solving technical problems and would like to develop specialist expertise within an industrial engineering environment.

The successful Senior Systems Engineer will be expected to have:

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems, including Windows Server & knowledge of computer networking, including TCP/IP, Ethernet and network configuration, Microsoft windows operating systems

• Experience installing, configuring, diagnosing and maintaining computer systems

• A willingness to learn specialist industrial control systems and associated technologies

• A degree within HND or HNC in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics or a closely related discipline or equivalent industry experience

• Previous experience with ISO certification & cyber security advantageous

• A full UK driving licence, with the ability to travel very occasionally requested

The successful Senior Systems Engineer will be rewarded with:

• A predominantly office-based position with limited travel & flexibility offered

• A varied workload covering IT infrastructure, networking, industrial automation & operations supporting ISO accreditation & cyber security

• Training and support from highly experienced engineers

• Company benefits to include private health scheme, lunch provided daily

Job Description

The Senior IT Systems Engineer will take responsibility for the company’s internal IT infrastructure whilst also providing technical support to customers operating specialist computer-based industrial control systems.

The position will work closely with the wider engineering and management team, providing practical solutions across IT infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, technical support, quality management and continuous improvement.

Duties to include but not limited to:

• Take primary responsibility for the company’s internal IT systems, including servers, workstations, networking equipment and associated infrastructure

• Manage and maintain Microsoft Windows Server environments, Active Directory, domain controllers, user accounts, permissions and Group Policy

• Ensure the reliability, availability, security and performance of internal IT systems

• Oversee data backup, disaster recovery, antivirus protection, cybersecurity and business continuity arrangements

• Plan and implement server, hardware, software and network upgrades

• Maintain accurate records of IT assets, software licences, system configurations and network architecture

• Provide internal technical support and independently resolve hardware, software and networking issues

• Provide technical support to customers both remotely and occasionally on-site

• Support the planning and delivery of customer engineering projects

• Support the continued development and maintenance of the company’s ISO 9001 Quality Management System

• Assist with internal audits, documentation, procedures and continuous improvement activities

• Investigate the requirements and practical benefits of ISO 14001 Environmental Management certification

• Explore the feasibility and implementation of ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management certification

• Support cybersecurity, risk assessment, information protection and business continuity initiatives

• Work with company management to improve operational procedures, regulatory compliance and management systems

• Help develop practical policies and procedures appropriate for a small, specialist engineering business

This position will suit someone who enjoys solving technical problems, has a logical and methodical approach, and is comfortable taking ownership of their work. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, flexible and keen to learn new technologies whilst developing specialist expertise within the industrial automation sector.

The role will be primarily office-based at the company’s premises in Wickford, Essex, with most engineering, configuration, system testing, technical support and development activities undertaken from the office.

Hours: Monday to Friday – 9.00am – 5.00pm

Salary: £40k

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