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We’re evolving our IT environment to be more scalable, secure, and efficient- and we’re looking for someone to help drive that forward.\n The Role\nThis is not a \"keep the lights on\" role.\nAs our IT Systems Engineer, you'll take ownership of improving and shaping our systems; reducing recurring issues, strengthening security, and enabling the business to operate more effectively.\nWorking onsite from our Camberwell office 3-4 days per week, you will work closely with the IT Operations Manager and act as a senior escalation point, solving complex issues whilst supporting and mentoring the wider IT team.\nKey Responsibilities\nDesign, implement, and support enterprise infrastructure across Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and integrated SaaS platforms, including Entra ID, Conditional Access, and Microsoft Defender security controls aligned with Microsoft 365 A5 / Defender for Endpoint P2 best practices.\nDesign and maintain Zero Trust security architectures with phishing-resistant MFA, device compliance, privileged access controls, and endpoint security baselines.\nManage and enhance Microsoft Intune environments, including device enrolment, compliance policies, application deployments, and mobile security controls for iOS and Android.\nDesign and implement Azure Virtual Desktop environments, including host pools, FSLogix profiles, and performance optimisation.\nPlan, deploy, and support enterprise networking solutions, includingCisco Meraki and Ubiquiti switching, wireless, firewall, VPN, and SD-WAN connectivity.\nLead infrastructure and security projects from design through implementation, testing, and operational handover.\nMonitor infrastructure performance, security posture, and operational resilience; act as escalation point for complex issues and critical incidents.\nProactively identify risks, vulnerabilities, and improvement opportunities across cloud, endpoint, security, and network platforms.\nDevelop and maintain technical standards, system documentation, network diagrams, and operational procedures.\nProvide technical mentoring to service desk and junior infrastructure team members, and collaborate with business stakeholders and vendors on technology solutions aligned with organisational objectives.\n Desirable Skills & Experience\n5+ years' experience in Systems Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, or similar role.\nStrong experience with:Microsoft Azure\nMicrosoft 365\nMicrosoft Entra ID (Azure AD)\nMicrosoft Intune\nConditional Access\nMicrosoft Defender Suite\nAzure Virtual Desktop (AVD)\n\nExperience implementing and supporting:Defender for Endpoint P2\nDefender for Identity\nDefender for Office 365\nMicrosoft Cloud App Security\nIdentity Protection\n\nHands-on experience with:Cisco Meraki\nUbiquiti UniFi\nFirewalls, VPNs, WAN and wireless networking\n\nExperience managing:iOS and Android enterprise mobility environments\nMobile Device Management (MDM)\nMobile Application Management (MAM)\n\nStrong PowerShell automation and troubleshooting skills.\nExperience with security frameworks and Zero Trust principles.\nExcellent documentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.\nMicrosoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate\nMicrosoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate\nMicrosoft Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate\nMicrosoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate\nCisco Meraki Solutions Specialist (CMSS)\nCompTIA Security+\nCISSP (desirable)\nAzure SSO and SaaS integrations\nHardware rollout or migration experience\nCisco Meraki or multi-site environments\n Why Join Us\nReal ownership of systems, not just a ticket queue!\nA mix of hands-on technical work and strategic improvement\nOpportunity to automate, optimise, and innovate\nWork across cloud, infrastructure, security, and projects\nSee the direct impact of your work on the business\nWhat We Offer\nCompetitive salary in line with market rates\nFree undercover parking\nSalary sacrificing options\nSupportive, collaborative team environment\nOccasional after-hours work for critical changes (rare)\nReady to Apply?\nIf you’re ready to move beyond reactive support and take ownership of a growing IT environment, we’d love to hear from you.\nAt Junior Adventures Group, child safety and child safeguarding principles are our top priorities. 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