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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior IT Systems Engineer - **Company:** Blue Light Card - **Location:** Cossington, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £54,096.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, JIRA, Microsoft Online Services, Business Software, Software as a Service, Data Integrity, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Servers, Windows PowerShell, Cloud Services, Zero Trust Network Access, Microsoft SharePoint, User Provisioning Software, Virtual Local Area Networks, Microsoft Power Automate, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Cloudflare, Casper Suite, Nintex - **Published:** July 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5811241484 ## About the Role * Solid, hands-on experience in IT systems engineering, with a background that spans Microsoft 365 and Entra ID administration, complex networking (DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, Cloudflare Zero Trust), and endpoint management including Windows Autopilot and Apple ADE * Proven scripting and automation skills in PowerShell and/or Python, with experience building and maintaining production automations using tools like N8N or Power Automate * Strong grounding in security concepts and practices, including encryption standards, data integrity protocols, and the ability to design and apply security policies across a cloud-only Microsoft environment * Third-line technical depth, with the instinct to dig into logs and system behaviour independently and the knowledge to work through unfamiliar problems without defaulting to external consultants * Experience working within an employee-facing IT function, with a clear understanding of how to balance responsiveness to colleague needs with robust, scalable IT practice * A service management mindset, including familiarity with change control and continuous improvement processes; awareness of ITIL principles is a bonus, as is experience with ISO 27001 or Cyber Essentials Plus * Experience with Jamf or Kandji MDM, Atlassian Jira and Jira Service Management administration, or N8N automations would be a welcome addition, but is not essential ## Description * Own and maintain core systems across infrastructure, endpoint management, and business applications, taking full responsibility for their performance, security, and reliability * Administer and optimise Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and Entra ID, covering user provisioning, licence management, and governance * Build and maintain PowerShell scripts and workflow automations using tools such as N8N or Power Automate, removing manual effort from provisioning, patching, reporting, and other repeatable IT tasks * Provide technical leadership on escalated issues, taking full ownership of complex problems through to resolution rather than deferring to third parties * Design and implement security policies and procedures, coordinating audits and assessments to keep BLC's environment aligned with organisational and industry standards * Drive the adoption, integration, and standardisation of SaaS platforms and cloud services across the business, improving the colleague experience and operational consistency * Support and mentor mid-level engineers, contributing to their technical development and helping the team raise its collective capability * Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to plan and deliver IT projects, including system migrations, upgrades, and integrations ## Related Videos - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Fireside Chat with Cloudflare's Chief Strategy Officer, Stephanie Cohen (with Mike Butcher MBE)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1366-fireside-chat-with-cloudflare-s-chief-strategy-officer-stephanie-cohen-with-mike-butcher-mbe) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/886-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023)