IT Systems Engineer

Salary: £39,258 - 39,258 per year

Requirements

• Level 3 qualification or above in IT, Computing, Networking, or a related discipline
• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Server+, AZ-800, or similar, or a willingness to work towards achieving this qualification
• Experience in IT infrastructure, systems administration, server support, or a similar role
• Good knowledge of Windows Server and Microsoft technologies
• Understanding of networking, security, backups, and system monitoring
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and organisational skills
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn and develop

Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, and optimise server hardware, software, operating systems, and IT infrastructure
• Troubleshoot server and infrastructure issues, analyse system logs, and identify root causes
• Monitor system performance and proactively resolve potential issues
• Maintain security through updates, patches, backups, and access controls
• Support the reliability, availability, and recovery of critical IT systems
• Work with the wider IT team to maintain secure, up-to-date systems
• Support infrastructure upgrades, projects, and new technologies
• Maintain technical documentation and system records

Technologies

• Hardware
• Support
• Security
• Windows
• Cloud
• Microsoft 365
• Office 365

More

We are Wiltshire College & University Centre, based at our Trowbridge Campus with up to 2 days remote home working available. We offer a permanent, full-time role of 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, with a salary of £39,258 per year. Our benefits include the Local Government Pension Scheme, 30 days paid annual leave plus 8 paid bank holidays, college closure and wellbeing days including a 2-week paid Christmas closure, an Electric Vehicle Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, free on-site gyms, lifestyle discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, professional development and career progression, and additional staff perks and discounts. We are committed to safeguarding, diversity, and inclusion, and as a Disability Confident Employer we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

last updated 36 week of 2026