IT Systems Engineer

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  • Birmingham
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 27 days ago
IT Systems Engineer - Contract Role (Hybrid | Birmingham) Contract Type: Initial 2-month contract (with strong potential for extension)
Location: Hybrid - regular presence required in central Birmingham
Rate: Market rate, flexible depending on experience and background
Start Date: ASAPA leading global IT services provider is seeking an experienced IT Systems Engineer to support a dynamic, mission-driven organisation based in the public and social impact sector.
Working as part of a small, agile internal IT team, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering robust, secure infrastructure solutions across a distributed user base of approximately 1,000 staff across England and Wales.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Act as a central escalation point for infrastructure-related issues across the organisation.
  • Collaborate closely with internal IT teams and managed service providers to support hardware, software, and information security projects.
  • Build strong relationships with third-party IT partners, contributing to smooth service delivery and risk mitigation.
  • Deliver and support initiatives aligned with information security standards such as Cyber Essentials and ISO 27001.
  • Support and optimise hybrid environments leveraging Microsoft on-premise, Azure, Intune, and Zero Trust networking technologies.
About You: You are a confident and customer-focused IT professional with:
  • A strong background supporting IT infrastructure in a distributed, multi-site organisation.
  • Hands-on experience with hybrid Microsoft environments (on-prem & Azure), Intune, TCP/IP, and Zero Trust architecture.
  • Familiarity with ICT service desk tools and ITIL-aligned support processes.
  • Proven experience working with third-party vendors and MSPs in outsourced support models.
  • Exposure to security standards and data protection frameworks (Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001).
Certifications in Cisco, CompTIA, Microsoft, or ISACA will be highly advantageous.Why Apply? This is a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your skills will have a direct impact on supporting a socially driven organisation through essential technology transformation and service delivery.Apply now to express your interest and learn more. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis, with an immediate start preferred.

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