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IT Systems Engineer

Birmingham Interim £200 - £240 per day View Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced IT Systems Engineer for an Inside IR35 contract with a West Midlands organisation, providing 2nd‑line support, Microsoft 365 administration, and infrastructure management in a hybrid environment. PAYE/Umbrella only, competitive rate, ASAP start, with a mixture of remote and on‑site presence across multiple a handful of West Midlands locations as required.
  • 4 month contract role | Inside IR35 | Public Sector | 2nd Line | Birmingham
  • Microsoft | Office365 | InTune | Active Directory | Azure | Hyper V | LAN/WAN

About Our Client

  • Our client, a well‑established not‑for‑profit organisation operating across the West Midlands, is seeking an experienced IT Engineer on an initial 4 month contract basis, with likely extension towards the end of 2026.
  • Based in Birmingham, they are expanding their technology estate, and investing heavily into upscaling their Modern Workplace environment and core infrastructure.
  • This role sits within a modern Microsoft‑led ICT environment and will focus on 2nd‑line operational support, infrastructure administration, and technical escalation, while supporting a Tier 1 Service Desk.
  • This assignment is Inside IR35 and will operate on a PAYE or umbrella basis.

Job Description

  • As the IT Systems Engineer you will provide 2nd‑line support and resolution of escalated ICT incidents.
  • Deliver day‑to‑day systems and network administration across cloud and on‑prem infrastructure.
  • Monitor and support critical ICT services, identifying and addressing performance and security issues.
  • Administer and maintain Microsoft 365 and associated services.
  • Support infrastructure upgrades and technical project delivery.
  • Act as an escalation point and provide guidance to Tier 1 Service Desk colleagues.
  • Promote best‑practice use of digital tools and systems.

The Successful Applicant

As the successful candidate for the IT Systems Engineer role, you will have proven experience in:

  • A 2nd‑line IT Systems Engineer / Systems Administration contract role.
  • Comfortable working in an Inside IR35 engagement on a PAYE or umbrella basis.
  • Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and stakeholder communication skills.
  • Flexible to travel to the main site in Birmingham, and two other sites in the West Midlands where required.

You will have strong, recent experience across the Microsoft stack, including:

  • Microsoft 365 (advanced administration)
  • Active Directory & Azure AD / Entra ID
  • Exchange Online
  • SharePoint Online
  • Group Policy Management
  • Microsoft Intune & Autopilot
  • Infrastructure administration and monitoring

Desirable experience:

  • Azure cloud services
  • Hyper‑V / virtualisation
  • LAN, WAN, VPNs and networking fundamentals

What's on Offer

  • Competitive daily rate of £200 to £240 (Inside IR35).
  • Opportunity to work within the public sector in Birmingham.
  • Contract role offering flexibility and the chance to enhance your skills.
  • Supportive work environment with a focus on technology-driven solutions.



If you have the required skills and are ready to make a difference in the public sector, apply now for this exciting IT Systems Engineer position in Birmingham.

Contact
Palminder Johal
Quote job ref
JN-042026-7000877
Phone number
+44 121 230 9416

Job summary

Job function
Technology
Subsector
IT Support
Sector
Not For Profit
Location
Birmingham
Contract type
Interim
Consultant name
Palminder Johal
Consultant phone
+44 121 230 9416
Job reference
JN-042026-7000877