IT Systems Engineer

Job Description

A large global law firm is seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer to join their IT team. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise‑grade infrastructure with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Azure, the Microsoft 365 (M365) ecosystem, and Cisco networking technologies.

• Salary up to £75,000
• 9:30am to 6:00pm working hours
• Hybrid working (2 or 3 days in the office)
• Generous employee benefits

The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, a security‑first mindset, and experience operating in a professional services or legal environment where uptime, confidentiality, and performance are critical.

• Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure within Microsoft Azure, including virtual networks, compute resources, storage, and security services.
• Administer and optimize the Microsoft 365 stack, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, One Drive, Teams, Entra  (Azure AD), and Intune.
• Implement and maintain Cisco networking solutions, including routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless infrastructure, as well as Palo Alto Networks firewalls and security platforms.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and security across cloud and on‑premises environments.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex infrastructure and networking issues.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement best practices for data protection, compliance, and threat mitigation.
• Automate infrastructure deployment and management using scripting tools such as Power Shell, Azure CLI, or Terraform.
• Support hybrid cloud environments, including integration between on‑premises systems and Azure services.
• Maintain documentation for system configurations, processes, and procedures.

• The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering or infrastructure roles, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure services (IaaS, PaaS, networking, security).
• Strong experience with Microsoft 365 administration and architecture.
• Hands‑on experience with Cisco networking technologies (e.g., Catalyst, Nexus, ASA, Meraki) and Palo Alto Networks platforms (e.g., PAN‑OS, Prisma Access).
• Proficiency in Power Shell scripting and automation.
• Experience with access management, including SSO and MFA.
• Knowledge of backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks relevant to legal environments (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001).