> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3327198-it-systems-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3327198-it-systems-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Systems Engineer - **Company:** Bolton NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Farnworth, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £39,959.0 - £48,117.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Data Security, Desktop Virtualization, Fat Client, Local Area Networks, Network Security, Virtual Desktops, Windows Domain, Server Virtualization, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Network Server - **Published:** September 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jobs.service.gov.uk/jobs/6aa2dfc5e84f52b06ee9dfbc/apply ## About the Role Strong IT technical skills, excellent communication, reporting and documentation skills are essential. ## Description The post holder will be responsible for 3rd Line Support, Projects and Architecture for Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, Bolton GP's and CCG with a strong focus on server architecture (physical and virtual), cyber security and compliance and cloud infrastructure. Providing an efficient technical and system support function to clinical and business services. The Trust is a great place to work, evidenced by the most recent NHS Staff Survey results where our staff ranked us as the best NHS place to work in Greater Manchester. We are really proud of this and ensure that everyone in the Trust is both seen and heard. It has been a challenging time for the NHS with the national pandemic response at the forefront of our minds and activities, but we are coming out of pandemic pressures with renewed energy, and it is a truly exciting time for the Trust with investment and development of the IT Infrastructure of which this role will be a key part. We hope the above has encouraged you to join a high-performing IT team in an equally high-performing Trust! We look forward to hearing from you. To be lead specialist in at least 4 technical disciplines as defined by the Knowledge Skills Framework Document. 3rd Line Support, Projects and Architecture for Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, Bolton GP's and CCG with a strong focus on servers. Provide robust cyber security monitoring and remediation. Maintain compliance with NHS Digital standards, Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT), Cyber Assesment Framework (CAF) and ISO 27001 or similar standards. To maintain and manage an effective, resilient secure virtualised environment. Support the effective management and monitoring of the physical and virtual server and desktop environment Experience Operating in a virtual desktop environment with software defined storage and virtualised applications. To maintain and manage an effective, resilient and secure Active Directory Domain infrastructure. Proactively monitor the Microsoft Active Directory Domain infrastructure and Microsoft Azure. To maintain and manage an effective resilient SAN infrastructure To provide an effective, resilient and secure corporate messaging infrastructure (On Premise Exchange and M365). To provide an effective, resilient, secure thin and thick client desktop infrastructure. To maintain effective endpoint and network security for all servers and desktop infrastructure. To provide an effective, secure, disaster recovery plan for the Local Area Network, Servers and Firewall infrastructure. To design and implement technical solutions. To be able to manage Technical workstreams for upgrade and migration. Assist training other members of IT Staff 18. When appropriate, participate in an out of hours To undertake other assignments in accordance with the priorities agreed by the CTO.