Senior IT Engineer

Banbridge | Hybrid Working | Permanent

An established and highly successful multi-site organisation is seeking a Senior IT Engineer to join its Head Office team in Banbridge. With a significant footprint across Northern Ireland and a reputation for retaining long-serving employees, this is an opportunity to join a stable business committed to ongoing investment in technology, infrastructure, and digital transformation.

Reporting directly to the Head of IT, you will play a key role in designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise-wide infrastructure, cloud platforms, networks, and cybersecurity solutions across a diverse operational environment.

The Role

As a Senior IT Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering and maintaining resilient, secure, and scalable technology solutions that support business-critical operations. This is a hands-on technical role suited to an experienced infrastructure professional who enjoys working across multiple technologies and contributing to long-term strategic projects.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Designing and supporting enterprise infrastructure across multiple locations
• Managing and optimising cloud environments (Azure and/or AWS)
• Administering and enhancing Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, Intune, and Defender
• Supporting network infrastructure including WAN, LAN, VPN, SD-WAN and related technologies
• Implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation solutions
• Leading cybersecurity initiatives, vulnerability management, and disaster recovery planning
• Supporting digital transformation and technology innovation projects
• Collaborating with operational stakeholders to align technology solutions with business objectives

What We're Looking For

We are keen to speak with experienced IT professionals who can demonstrate:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in an IT Engineering, Infrastructure or Senior Systems role
• Strong experience across Microsoft 365 administration and security
• Expertise in cloud technologies, ideally Azure and/or AWS
• Solid networking knowledge including Cisco and Fortinet environments
• Experience with virtualisation technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V
• Scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Python or similar
• Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code solutions such as Terraform
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, frameworks, and compliance requirements
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Experience within retail, logistics, FMCG, or multi-site environments would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Hybrid working model following initial onboarding period
• Opportunity to join a stable organisation with low staff turnover
• Long-term career opportunity within an established IT team
• Pension scheme
• Staff discount
• Annual leave entitlement
• Exposure to a broad range of technologies and transformation projects

Working Pattern

The successful candidate will initially be office-based to support onboarding and integration into the team. Following this period, hybrid working will be available, typically involving a mix of office and remote working, subject to business requirements.

Recruitment Process

• Stage 1: Technical Teams interview with the Head of IT
• Stage 2: Face-to-face interview at Head Office

This organisation is committed to finding someone seeking a long-term move and who can become a valued member of the team for years to come.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Senior Recruitment Consultant Stuart Kennedy at MCS Group on 02896935520 or s.kennedy@mcsgroup.jobs.

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