IT Engineer, Systems Administrator, Azure

We're looking for an experienced and highly capable Senior IT Engineer to join our IT Operations team. This is a hands-on role for a technical generalist with strong Microsoft expertise, capable of supporting, improving and administering a broad Microsoft technology estate. You'll act as a senior escalation point for complex technical issues, providing support across 1st to 3rd line activities while driving service improvements, automation and technical change.

You'll work across Microsoft 365, Entra , Intune, and related technologies, supporting users, systems and business initiatives whilst helping us reduce manual processes, improve data quality and increase operational efficiency. The role offers significant variety and autonomy and would suit somebody who enjoys solving complex technical problems, taking ownership and delivering practical technical solutions. Working arrangements:
This role will be based in the project office for a minimum of 3 days per week.,

• Act as a senior technical specialist across the Microsoft technology estate, providing expert support and guidance.
• Own and resolve complex technical issues across 1st to 3rd line support.
• Design, implement and support Microsoft 365, Entra , Intune and related technologies.
• Deliver automation, system integrations and service improvements using APIs, scripting and modern Microsoft tooling.
• Support major incidents, technical changes and operational governance activities.
• Work with internal stakeholders, suppliers and technical teams to deliver business and technology initiatives.
• Contribute to technical documentation, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across the IT Operations function.
• Support Azure Dev Ops sprint delivery through accurate planning, estimation and execution of agreed work.

HS2 - working with Skanska, Costain and STRABAG, closely monitors job applications, to ensure an inclusive recruitment process. To ensure we are able to maintain this, and to recruit a diverse workforce, we require candidates to complete the diversity form as part of their application so we are able to monitor and improve our approach to diversity. Please note, all responses are anonymous and we will not share any of your data with other parties.

All data will be held securely, (as stated within the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR) and will be reported to HS2.

• Significant experience providing 3rd line support within a complex enterprise environment.
• Strong Microsoft 365 administration experience, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams and One Drive.
• Expertise in Microsoft Entra , including identity management, MFA and Conditional Access.
• Strong experience managing Intune, Endpoint Manager and modern endpoint technologies.
• Strong Power Shell scripting and automation capability.
• Solid understanding of enterprise networking and infrastructure, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and VPN technologies.
• Experience integrating systems using APIs, automation platforms and Microsoft identity services.
• Experience working within ITIL-based service management environments.
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Microsoft certifications (Azure Administrator, Enterprise Administrator, Identity & Access Administrator or similar).
• Experience with Microsoft Defender technologies.
• Experience using Azure Dev Ops or similar agile work management tools.
• Exposure to Power Platform, Power Automate, Power BI or Microsoft Copilot.
• A physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term effect (over 12 months) adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities

Demonstrated in your application and pre-interview stage that you meet the minimum job criteria and person specification for the role

The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK's new high speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK's 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high speed services

The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 London Tunnels Contract. Scope of works includes twin-bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the construction of site compounds. You'll be a welcomed member of the wider team, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, join our EDI Champions program or support the local community…