Cloud & Infrastructure
Systems Engineer Jobs & Careers
Looking for your next Systems Engineer opportunity?
HOK Consulting connects Systems Engineers with organisations operating, maintaining and improving business-critical infrastructure across permanent, contract and interim opportunities.
Whether your experience covers Windows Server, Linux, virtualisation, Active Directory, Microsoft 365 or hybrid infrastructure, explore current opportunities or upload your CV to join HOK’s technology talent network.
Current Systems Engineer Jobs
Explore current Systems Engineer opportunities available through HOK Consulting.
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If there are currently no suitable Systems Engineer vacancies listed, upload your CV and tell us what you’re looking for. Our team can contact you when a relevant permanent, contract or interim opportunity becomes available.
What Does a Systems Engineer Do?
Systems Engineers design, configure, maintain and support the technology systems and infrastructure that organisations rely on for day-to-day operations.
Within cloud and infrastructure environments, the role can cover servers, operating systems, virtualisation, identity services, storage, backup, networking and cloud-connected systems. Systems Engineers may be responsible for both maintaining existing environments and helping deliver upgrades, migrations and infrastructure improvements.
They commonly work alongside infrastructure, cloud, network, security and support teams to keep systems available, secure and performing effectively while resolving technical issues and supporting wider technology projects.
Systems Engineer Skills & Experience
The technologies required vary between organisations, but Systems Engineer roles commonly involve experience across areas such as:
- Windows Server
- Linux
- VMware
- Hyper-V
- Citrix
- Active Directory
- Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Azure
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Cisco
- DNS & DHCP
- Storage and Backup
- Veeam
- Disaster Recovery
- Business Continuity
Some Systems Engineers specialise in Microsoft, Linux or virtualisation environments, while others support a broader mix of on-premise, cloud and hybrid technologies.
Strong troubleshooting, systems administration, security awareness and an understanding of networking are also important, particularly when supporting complex or business-critical environments.
Typical Systems Engineer Responsibilities
- Installing, configuring and maintaining servers and operating systems
- Managing Windows Server and Linux environments
- Supporting VMware, Hyper-V and other virtualisation platforms
- Administering Active Directory, user access and identity services
- Maintaining Microsoft 365 and cloud-connected services
- Monitoring system availability, capacity and performance
- Troubleshooting hardware, software and infrastructure issues
- Managing backup, recovery and disaster recovery systems
- Supporting infrastructure upgrades, migrations and technical projects
- Maintaining system security, patching and configuration standards
- Working with infrastructure, cloud, network and security teams
- Creating and maintaining technical documentation
Responsibilities vary according to the organisation, technology environment and seniority of the position.
Systems Engineer Salary Expectations
Systems Engineer salaries vary according to experience, location, technical specialism, sector and the complexity of the systems and infrastructure being supported.
Permanent Systems Engineer
Around £41,100 per year
UK average IT Systems Engineer base salary
Contract Systems Engineer
Around £475 per day
UK median contract rate
Senior Systems Engineers and professionals with specialist cloud, virtualisation, security, networking or financial services experience may command higher salaries or contract rates.
Salary information is provided as a general UK market guide and can vary significantly between individual roles.
Systems Engineer Career Progression
Systems Engineering can provide a route into senior infrastructure, cloud, architecture and technical leadership positions.
Typical Systems Engineer Career Path
Alternative Career Paths
Systems Engineers may also progress into specialist roles such as:
- Infrastructure Engineer
- Infrastructure Architect
- Cloud Engineer
- Systems Administrator
- Network Engineer
- VMware Engineer
- Cloud Operations Engineer
The right progression depends on whether you want to deepen your systems expertise, specialise in cloud or virtualisation, move towards infrastructure architecture or take responsibility for wider technical teams and environments.
Your Next Move
Looking for Your Next Systems Engineer Opportunity?
If you’re considering your next permanent position, contract assignment or interim opportunity, send HOK Consulting your CV.
Tell us about the systems and infrastructure you support, the technologies you work with and the type of opportunity you’re looking for.
Specialist Recruitment
Cloud & Infrastructure Recruitment
Systems Engineering forms part of HOK Consulting’s wider Cloud & Infrastructure recruitment expertise, connecting organisations with specialist professionals across systems, infrastructure, cloud platforms, networks, security and technology delivery.
Hiring?
Recruiting Systems Engineers?
HOK Consulting supports organisations looking for experienced Systems Engineers across permanent, contract and interim requirements.
Whether you’re strengthening an existing infrastructure team, modernising systems, migrating workloads or need specialist engineering expertise to support a technology programme, speak to HOK about your requirements.