Senior IT Systems Engineer

The role

Uppingham School is seeking a Senior IT Systems Engineer to play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the School’s IT services and infrastructure.

Working at the heart of our IT team, you will provide third-line technical support for the School’s IT infrastructure while acting as the lead technical specialist on infrastructure and systems-related issues. You will deliver a reliable and secure operational service, ensuring systems are effectively automated, monitored and maintained in line with best practice.

You will also be responsible for proactively identifying and resolving issues, developing operational procedures and collaborating with your development colleagues to support advanced automation and service delivery.

In addition to your operational responsibilities, this role offers significant involvement in project work, including the design and implementation of major infrastructure projects such as cloud migrations, system upgrades and security. You will lead the technical delivery of new systems and oversee the deployment, configuration and security of end-user hardware and software across the School.

Whether you are solving complex technical challenges or supporting colleagues and students across the School, you will be part of a collaborative and people-centred IT team that plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth and effective running of the wider school environment.

About you

You will need strong technical expertise across a range of technical tools and technologies, including PowerShell automation, Microsoft cloud services, Windows operating systems and servers, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS/DHCP and Layer 2/3 networking. Experience with firewalls, wireless infrastructure, Veeam and virtualisation platform such as Hyper-V is essential. A high level of proficiency in Microsoft Intune, RMM patch management and security posture monitoring is also required.

This is a fully technical role with no line management responsibilities, offering you the opportunity to further your skills and expertise in cloud technologies, cybersecurity and device management. You will demonstrate a proactive approach to technical learning, strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret and refine complex requirements, while working collaboratively within a supportive and service-focused environment.

What we offer:

When you join us, you become part of a community that appreciates and supports its team members. You will enjoy a range of benefits that reflects our appreciation:

·       50% contribution to premiums for the School’s private health scheme

·       Free Westfield Healthcare

·       Free membership of dual-use Sports Centre (£25 annual joining fee)

·       Free staff lunches in term-time

·       School fee discount for children of Uppingham staff (pro-rated for part-time staff)

·       Retail, gym, supermarket, cinema and restaurant discounts

·       Cycle to work scheme

·       Employee Assistance Programme

·       Occupational Health Services

·       Free annual flu jabs

·       Recognised as a “Disability Confident” employer

·       Recognised as a “Mindful” employer

·       Favourable rates and terms with local nursery

·       Complimentary staff ticket to selected School performances

·       Discount at local coffee shop for Uppingham staff.

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

Closing date: 1st May 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we have received an adequate number of applications. We therefore encourage early submissions.

Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils will be explored at interview.