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Job Purpose

A System Engineer is responsible for the continued operation of Severfield’s infrastructure through a lifecycle process of planning, design and implementation. Additional responsibilities consist of Change Management, Incident Response and Problem escalation from other members of the I.T Team.

The primary objective of the role will be to ensure the proficient operation of the I.T Infrastructure ranging from networking to Server operating systems and end user escalations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Systems Management – management of servers, switches, and associated IT infrastructure. Maintain systems availability and protective monitoring of all systems


• Provide Tier 3 IT Support and act as an escalation point for System Administrators


• Involved in Group Project Work and will also act as Technical Lead for some projects


• Involved in R&D Project Work and identification of new systems and solutions


• Implementation, design, and support of network infrastructure including firewalls, routers and switches


• Deploying new applications and enhancements to existing applications, software and operating systems


• Assist in the planning, development, and maintenance of IT systems across the Group


• Assist with mentoring and development of System Administrators

Educational background required

• Good standard of general education


• Vendor Certifications such as CCNA beneficial

Job-related experience required

5 years plus in a similar role. It would be beneficial to be from a manufacturing background but not essential.

Any other skills/knowledge required

• Communication, organisational and time management skills

• Cisco Networking including Switches and Firewalls


• Meraki Access Points


• Microsoft SQL Server


• Linux Knowledge


• Microsoft Azure


• Veeam


• VMware ESXi


• VOIP Telephony


• ISO27001 and Cyber Security Essentials Knowledge


• Sophos or equivalent


• Cisco Umbrella


• Darktrace


• HPE SAN Exposure


• Microsoft Server Operating Systems


• Active Directory


• Ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure


• ITIL Experience would be beneficial

This role is subject to continuous review with new responsibilities and opportunities being assigned as required.

Since our inception, we’ve become internationally synonymous with quality, innovation, and unrivaled expertise within the steel industry. Today, with multiple sites in the UK and our India factory, we have an annual capacity to produce around 300,000 tonnes of fabricated steelwork.

You’ll find our legacy in infrastructure, transport, culture, the commercial sector, and more; you’ll be surprised to see just how many of the iconic landmarks and buildings you know and love are part of our portfolio - see our projects for some examples of work we’re really proud of.