Systems Operations Engineer

Closing Date for Application:
Wednesday 30/09/2026
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.