Senior Systems Engineer (Fixed Term)

The Role

Reporting into the Infrastructure Services Manager, this role will join a small team responsible for the support and delivery of application and infrastructure services across the Law Society. You will have extensive and varied technical experience and knowledge of Microsoft Cloud technologies, on-prem services, server migration, storage and network are essential and will be utilised to help support, mentor and improve team delivery.

You will actively be involved in establishing and evolving IT platforms and updating, refreshing older legacy platforms that require change. You will provide technical delivery and guidance to project teams in selecting and deploying new solutions across the organisation, working to agile project methodology. Strong communication skills are essential.

You will act as escalation point for the IT managed service provider(s), providing 3rd line support for ITIL based incidents and problems. You will also handle BAU support for several key Web apps and services that are managed internally by the infrastructure team.

What we're looking for

As the successful candidate, you will have substantial experience in technical services delivery and support, an excellent understanding of traditional and cloud-based infrastructure and applications in addition to Windows O365, D365, Powershell Scripting, Azure AD, Dev Ops, Cisco, Meraki, SD Wan technology and Microsoft SQL Server experience and knowledge. You will possess a comprehensive understanding of monitoring and analysing toolsets, excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative and results oriented approach.

What's in it for you

We offer hybrid working options, a generous flexible benefits package, a friendly working environment and the opportunity to develop your career within a professional organisation.

We believe in the benefits of a diverse workforce and strongly welcome applications from those currently under-represented in the organisation, including LGBT+ people, people with disabilities and people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

Please note: if you are an internal applicant, Pay Policy will apply. To apply, please submit a CV and supporting statement (no more than 500 words) clearly demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role.

The Law Society represents solicitors in England and Wales. From negotiating with and lobbying the profession's regulators, government and other decision makers, to offering training and advice, we're here to help, protect and promote solicitors.