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# Senior IT Engineer

- **Company:** Cambridge Aerospace
- **Location:** Cambridge, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Azure, Collaborative Software, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Windows PowerShell, Rapid Prototyping Process, Microsoft SharePoint, Single Sign-On, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wi-Fi Technology, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, Computer Network Technologies, Firewalls (Computer Science), Microsoft InTune, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840615080-senior-it-engineer

## About the Role

* Strong hands-on experience administering Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune and Windows 11 in a business environment
 * Significant experience in a professional IT environment, supporting users and infrastructure across a broad range of technologies
 * Solid networking knowledge, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, Wi-Fi and SSO, with practical experience of firewalls, VPNs and troubleshooting connectivity issues
 * Proven ability to own and deliver technical projects, upgrades or service improvements from planning through to completion
 * A proactive and well-organised approach to ticket and service management, with a focus on quality, responsiveness and follow-through
 * Strong scripting or automation skills, such as PowerShell or Python, with experience improving operational efficiency through toolingExperience working with Azure or a comparable cloud platform, including exposure to cloud migration, modernisation or hybrid environments, * Experience in fast-paced R&D or startup environments, with rapid prototype iteration times
 * Defence or aerospace industry experience

## Description

Join Cambridge Aerospace's onsite IT team and play a leading role in delivering secure, reliable and modern IT services to a highly technical community of scientists, engineers and designers. This is a hands-on role for an experienced IT engineer who is comfortable taking ownership of complex technical issues, leading small to medium-sized projects, and helping shape the ongoing development of the IT environment., * Take ownership of IT support issues from initial triage through to resolution, particularly for more complex or higher-impact technical problems

 * Act as a senior point of escalation across 2nd and 3rd line support, maintaining accountability for progress, communication and outcome
 * Lead the support, maintenance and continuous improvement of end-user computing, identity, networking and collaboration platforms
 * Administer, optimise and modernise the Microsoft estate, including Azure, SharePoint and Microsoft 365
 * Own and deliver small to medium-sized IT projects from scoping and planning through to implementation and handover
 * Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and user experience, and take the initiative to deliver practical enhancements


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