Senior IT Systems Engineer in Chelmsford

Agilis Search is proud to be partnering with an established and growing business in Chelmsford who are looking for a Senior IT Systems Engineer to join them on a permanent basis due to growth. As a Senior IT Infrastructure and Systems Engineer in this highly successful organisation, you will take technical ownership of core systems and drive improvements across infrastructure, cloud, and cybersecurity. This is a hands‑on senior role for someone who thrives on solving complex challenges, mentoring others, and shaping IT standards in an evolving and ambitious organisation.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the management and development of a hybrid IT estate, ensuring performance, security, and resilience.
• Oversee Windows Server, Active Directory, Intune, Azure, and virtualisation platforms (Hyper‑V, SAN).
• Drive improvements in monitoring, patching, backup (Veeam), and disaster recovery.
• Act as the technical lead for security configuration, incident response, and compliance (Cyber Essentials, GDPR).
• Provide 3rd Line technical support and mentor engineers in system administration and security best practice.
• Collaborate with senior Stakeholders on system upgrades, automation, and business continuity planning.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong expertise in Windows Server, Active Directory, Azure, Hyper‑V, and Veeam.
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity, identity management, and vulnerability management.
• Proven troubleshooting and documentation skills.
• Experience supporting multi‑site or hybrid environments.

Desirable

• Certifications (e.g. Microsoft, CompTIA, or cybersecurity)
• PowerShell scripting, networking (Barracuda, Ubiquiti), or Linux experience.

If you’re interested in taking a lead role in building a secure, scalable, and future‑ready IT environment, while driving operational excellence and innovation, then please get in touch with Matt to discuss further. We look forward to your application!