Senior System Engineer

Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer

Location: Hybrid - North Somerset/Devon (office attendance approx. twice a week)

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum, plus performance bonus

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time (37 hours per week)

Are you ready to lead on digital transformation projects that have real-world impact? Do you enjoy solving complex technical problems while delivering exceptional public services? Are you looking for a role where you can take full technical ownership and make a difference every day?

If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Why Delt?

Delt exists to make a difference. We’re a dynamic and agile private-sector company owned by the public sector. Everything we do helps people across the South West thrive, from supporting local authorities and NHS organisations to enabling digital innovation for wider communities.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to join our growing Technical Assurance team. This role is critical to the delivery of enterprise-level infrastructure solutions for our newest shareholder, North Somerset Council, as part of Delt’s continued expansion.

You’ll act as a senior technical lead on infrastructure systems, with specific expertise across Microsoft Azure, Active Directory, VMware, and O365. You’ll be working on exciting technical projects while ensuring our systems remain secure, optimised, and future-ready.

Please note, this is a hybrid opportunity, with an expectation to attend the Weston-Super-Mare office approx. twice a week.

What You’ll Be Doing

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the delivery of infrastructure solutions across a range of enterprise platforms
• Supporting and managing Microsoft Azure, AVD, O365 and Active Directory environments
• Managing enterprise domains, group policy and hybrid identity services (AAD)
• Developing and maintaining PowerShell and other automation scripts
• Overseeing Microsoft Intune and Exchange 365 administration
• Managing VMware and associated storage solutions
• Supporting security hardening, patch management and update rollouts
• Creating and maintaining documentation and technical designs
• Providing 3rd-line support and technical leadership on key projects
• Working with proxy servers, SANs, networking (Cisco/Palo Alto), and AV solutions

About You

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings a calm, solutions-focused approach to complex challenges.

You’ll also need:

• Microsoft Certifications
• ITIL qualification
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar technical role
• A solid understanding of enterprise infrastructure systems
• Confidence managing competing priorities and adapting to change
• Experience using service management tools and ticketing systems
• Willingness to work occasional out-of-hours support

Why Delt?

At Delt, we deliver critical IT and business support services that help our partners - including local authorities, the NHS, and schools - do what they do best. We are purpose-driven, people-centred, and proud of the impact we make.

Benefits include;

• Generous holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays
• Up to 12 Flex Leave days a year
• Matched contribution pension scheme up to 10% of salary
• Life assurance scheme
• Opportunities to buy and sell leave
• Employee shopping savings portal

Deadline for applications: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis

If you're ready to take the lead on impactful digital transformation projects, we’d love to hear from you.