IT Support Engineer/MS Azure/Office365/Cloud/AWS/SC Cleared

Exeter
2 weeks ago
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IT Support Engineer

Location: Exeter (with flexible remote working)
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum
Benefits: Company Healthcare, Workplace Pension
Security Clearance: UKSV SC Clearance required (or ability to obtain)
Employment Type: Permanent

Shape the future of secure IT services.

A leading provider of secure managed services to the Defence and Government sectors is seeking an experienced IT Support Engineer to join its dynamic and growing technical team.

Operating at the highest standards, this role supports a range of critical systems and cutting-edge technologies in an environment where innovation, security, and service excellence are paramount.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Support Engineer, you'll design, implement, maintain, and support IT infrastructure solutions for high-security environments. You'll apply your technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, and communication skills to deliver robust and resilient systems to an organisation that values technical leadership and innovation.

Your Core Skills Should Include:

Configuration and administration of at least four of the following:

Microsoft 365 / Azure / Intune
VMware / vSphere / VDI Virtualisation
Windows Server / Microsoft SQL Server
Linux Server Administration
Cisco / HP Networking Equipment
Fortinet / Cisco FTD Firewalls
Storage Area Networks
AWS PlatformsAdditional Skills That Will Make You Stand Out:

Documentation, policy, and process creation
Windows client support
Infrastructure or policy as code (Terraform, PowerShell, Ansible)
Software-defined networking
DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
Service desk software customisation
Web administration/developmentCertifications such as CISSP, CCNA/CCNP, M365/Azure Cyber Security, or AWS architecture qualifications are highly desirable.

Work Environment

40 hours per week (flexible start/finish times between 08:00 and 17:00)
Office base: Exeter, with flexibility for remote working
High-trust, security-sensitive environment requiring sole UK nationality and ability to gain or hold UK MOD Security Clearance (SC)This is a unique opportunity to apply your skills to projects that truly matter.
If you are driven by technical excellence and want to work at the cutting edge of secure IT solutions, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and make a real impact.

People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas

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