Senior System Engineer

  • IntaPeople
  • Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan
  • Jun 10, 2025
Full time I.T. & Communications

Job Description

Senior Systems Administrator Hybrid but mainly onsite - 4 days p/week onsite
Location: Cardiff, South Wales

Salary: Up to £55,000 (DOE)
Type: Permanent

We're hiring a hands-on Senior Systems Admin/Engineer to join an established internal IT team. If you ve got solid experience managing IT systems, supporting projects, and helping junior team members grow this could be for you.

What You ll Be Doing:
  • Leading IT projects from planning to completion

  • Supporting and mentoring junior IT staff

  • Installing, maintaining, and supporting servers, networks, and business systems

  • Troubleshooting complex issues and supporting 1st/2nd line when needed

  • Working with the Security team to make sure systems stay compliant and secure

  • Keeping documentation up to date

  • Staying on top of new tech and suggesting improvements

What We re Looking For:
  • 5+ years in IT infrastructure or systems admin

  • Some experience in a senior or lead role

  • Confident with Microsoft stack: Office 365, Azure, SharePoint, Teams

  • Familiar with backups (Veeam/Acronis/Barracuda), Cisco Meraki, Mimecast

  • Good problem-solver, able to communicate well across the business

  • Comfortable leading projects and taking ownership

Nice to Have (Not Essential):
  • Microsoft Azure or AWS certifications

  • Knowledge of ITIL or ISO-27001

  • Experience with ERP systems

The Extras:
  • Occasional out-of-hours work (maintenance/project go-lives)

  • Training and development opportunities

  • Potential for some travel (UK-based)

If you're looking for a role where you can take the lead, work on varied projects, and still stay hands-on technically please apply now, thanks!