Systems Engineer (Network & Infrastructure)

We have an exciting job opportunity for Systems Engineer role at Aldgate, UK.

Title: Systems Engineer

Location: Aldgate, UK

Duration: Permanent

Job Description:

• We are seeking a Systems Engineer with extensive experience in Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 and above, Microsoft Remote Desktop Services (RDS), Hyper-V, VMware, high availability (HA) scenarios, DFS, and Windows Server 2022 network infrastructure across multiple domains and Active Directory environments.
• The ideal candidate will also have hands-on experience with Cisco Routers and demonstrate a strong understanding of enterprise network architecture. This role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining a scalable, secure, and high-performance IT infrastructure, ensuring business continuity and system reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

Microsoft Exchange Server Administration:

• Deploy, configure, manage, and optimize Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 and above.
• Troubleshoot email flow, transport rules, and mail security issues.
• Ensure high availability (HA) and disaster recovery mechanisms for Exchange.

Microsoft Remote Desktop Services (RDS) Administration:

• Deploy, configure, and manage Microsoft Remote Desktop Services (RDS) environments.
• Maintain Remote Desktop Session Hosts (RDSH), RD Gateway, RD Connection Broker, and RD Licensing.
• Optimize performance, scalability, and security of RDS infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot user connectivity, application performance, and remote access issues.
• Ensure load balancing and high availability (HA) configurations for RDS farms.

Virtualization & High Availability (HA):

• Manage and maintain Hyper-V and VMware environments.
• Implement high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions between two datacentres.
• Optimize virtualization performance and scalability.

Windows Server & Active Directory:

• Administer and maintain Windows Server 2022 infrastructure across multiple domains.
• Manage Active Directory (AD), Group Policy (GPO), DNS, DHCP, and DFS.
• Configure Domain Controllers, trust relationships, and replication strategies.

Storage & File Services:

• Configure and maintain Distributed File System (DFS) for file access and redundancy.
• Optimize file server performance and ensure data integrity and backups.

Networking & Cisco Router Administration:

• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco Routers and network infrastructure.
• Implement network security best practices and ensure secure inter-domain communication.
• Monitor network performance, traffic, and security events.

Security & Compliance:

• Ensure patch management, system hardening, and security updates.
• Implement backup and disaster recovery strategies.
• Ensure compliance with IT security policies and industry standards.

Technical Support & Documentation:

• Provide Tier 3 support for escalated system issues.
• Document infrastructure configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in Microsoft Exchange Server 2016+ administration.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Remote Desktop Services (RDS), including RDS farms, RDS Gateway, and load balancing.
• Strong expertise in Windows Server 2022, Active Directory, and multi-domain environments.
• Proficiency in Hyper-V and VMware virtualization technologies.
• Hands-on experience with DFS, Group Policies, DNS, and DHCP.
• Proven experience with high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions.
• Networking experience with Cisco Routers and enterprise network infrastructure.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work in a fast-paced IT environment.