IT Systems Engineer

Alkegen
Macclesfield, United Kingdom
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Macclesfield, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Microsoft Active Directory
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Systems Engineering
Azure
Bash
Cloud Computing
Configuration Management
Data Centers
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DevOps
Document Management Systems
DNS
Hyper-V
Python
Powershell
Cloud Services
Systems Architecture
Virtualization Technology
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Information Technology
Operational Systems
VMware

Job description

  • Design, implement, and maintain enterprise IT Systems including servers, storage, virtualization and cloud infrastructure.
  • Lead and manage IT Infrastructure projects ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business goals.
  • Develop and maintain documentation for systems architecture, configuration and procedures
  • Manage Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and other core infrastructure services.
  • Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration
  • Administer virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) and cloud services (e.g., Azure, AWS).
  • Monitor system performance and availability.
  • Collaborate with security teams to ensure compliance with security policies, standards and best practices.
  • Evaluate and monitor to improve operational efficiency and scalability.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent experience.
  • Preferred 5+ years of experience in systems engineering or infrastructure design and support.
  • Demonstrated success in planning and executing Server OS upgrades, refreshes, and data center migrations
  • Proven experience managing complex IT projects from initiation to closure.
  • Ability to assess and validate application compatibility during server transitions
  • Deep knowledge of virtualization technologies and cloud platforms.
  • Strong understanding of networking and security best practices.
  • Familiarity with scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python) for automation.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills.
  • Experience in global or multi-site environments, * MCSA/MCSE, VMware VCP, or AWS/Azure certifications.
  • Experience with configuration management tools
  • Exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

About the company

Alkegen brings together two of the world's leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we are delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry's most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways. Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with a global reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we are always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!

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