Systems Operations Engineer

Job description

Closing Date for Application: Thursday 17/09/2026 We are looking for an experienced Systems Operations Engineer to support, optimise and evolve our core systems, platforms and cloud services. This is a hands‑on role focused on maintaining high system performance, minimising downtime and ensuring operational excellence across a complex IT estate. You’ll act as a senior technical resolver, supporting day‑to‑day operations while contributing to continuous improvement, system design and operational projects. You’ll work closely with Service Desk, Desktop Support, project teams and third‑party suppliers, taking ownership of issues through to resolution and ensuring services are secure, resilient and well‑documented. Key Responsibilities Provide expert support and optimisation for core systems, platforms and cloud services Act as an escalation point for complex system incidents and problems, owning issues through to resolution Analyse existing systems and recommend improvements to enhance performance, resilience and efficiency Author and maintain high‑quality technical documentation covering current and future system designs Ensure systems are maintained, patched and updated in line with best practice Meet SLAs for support, request fulfilment and change delivery Support operational projects, owning assigned tasks and deliverables Ensure systems are secure by design and compliant with organisational policies Produce reports and audits to evidence effective system management About you Strong experience supporting Microsoft Cloud environments, including M365, Azure and Active Directory Experience with cloud and SaaS platforms, including security, identity, email and collaboration services Knowledge of on‑premises infrastructure including Windows Server, VMware and storage technologies Methodical, analytical and highly organised Comfortable working under broad direction and taking ownership of complex issues Strong communicator able to work effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders Proactive, adaptable and committed to continuous learning and improvement Location: Leeds or Doncaster Our Benefits Entitled to 25 days holiday Holiday purchase scheme Pension contribution matched up to 8% Save as you earn Genuit Sharesave scheme Here at the Genuit Group we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group’s success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. We have a role to play in making the built environment more sustainable, building a low carbon business ourselves as well as delivering sustainable solutions at scale.