Systems Operations Engineer

Closing Date for Application:

Thursday 17/09/2026

We are looking for an experienced Systems Operations Engineer to support, optimise and evolve our core systems, platforms and cloud services.

This is a hands‑on role focused on maintaining high system performance, minimising downtime and ensuring operational excellence across a complex IT estate. You’ll act as a senior technical resolver, supporting day‑to‑day operations while contributing to continuous improvement, system design and operational projects.

You’ll work closely with Service Desk, Desktop Support, project teams and third‑party suppliers, taking ownership of issues through to resolution and ensuring services are secure, resilient and well‑documented.

Key Responsibilities Provide expert support and optimisation for core systems, platforms and cloud services

Act as an escalation point for complex system incidents and problems, owning issues through to resolution

Analyse existing systems and recommend improvements to enhance performance, resilience and efficiency

Author and maintain high‑quality technical documentation covering current and future system designs

Ensure systems are maintained, patched and updated in line with best practice

Meet SLAs for support, request fulfilment and change delivery

Support operational projects, owning assigned tasks and deliverables

Ensure systems are secure by design and compliant with organisational policies

Produce reports and audits to evidence effective system management

About you Strong experience supporting Microsoft Cloud environments, including M365, Azure and Active Directory

Experience with cloud and SaaS platforms, including security, identity, email and collaboration services

Knowledge of on‑premises infrastructure including Windows Server, VMware and storage technologies

Methodical, analytical and highly organised

Comfortable working under broad direction and taking ownership of complex issues

Strong communicator able to work effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders

Proactive, adaptable and committed to continuous learning and improvement

Location:

Leeds or Doncaster Our Benefits Entitled to 25 days holiday

Holiday purchase scheme

Pension contribution matched up to 8%
Save as you earn Genuit Sharesave scheme

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Location:

Genuit Leeds;
Polypipe Doncaster Broomhouse Lane Type:
Full time