IT Systems Analyst

IT Systems Analyst
 
We are seeking an experienced IT Systems Analyst for our major Oil and Gas client to join their Finance, IT & Supply Chain function. Reporting to the IT Systems & Services Team Lead, you will be responsible for ensuring the availability, security, reliability, and performance of enterprise IT infrastructure across both on-premises and Microsoft cloud environments.
 
This is a hands-on technical role suited to an experienced infrastructure professional with strong Microsoft technologies expertise and a passion for delivering secure, resilient, and high-performing IT services.

Requirements:
 
You will be an experienced infrastructure specialist with a strong background supporting enterprise Microsoft environments and maintaining highly secure IT systems. 

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Microsoft infrastructure certifications are advantageous.
• ITIL Foundation certification or a strong understanding of IT service management principles is preferred.
• Previous Oil and Gas industry experience is preferred

Experience

• Prior work managing enterprise on-premises and Microsoft cloud environments.
• Recent experience working within highly regulated or security-focused organisations.
• Proven experience supporting environments with strong governance, compliance, and information security requirements (e.g. ISO 27001 or equivalent).
• Hands-on experience with enterprise HPE server and storage platforms, including rack servers, blade systems, Synergy, HPE MSA storage, backup, and disaster recovery technologies.

Technical Skills
Strong experience with:

• Windows Server administration
• Active Directory
• Microsoft 365
• Microsoft Azure
• Microsoft Entra ID
• Exchange Hybrid
• Identity and access management
• Endpoint management and Microsoft Intune
• Microsoft Defender and endpoint security
• Patch management and infrastructure hardening
• Backup and disaster recovery solutions

 
Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage secure on-premises and Microsoft cloud infrastructure, including Azure, Entra ID, and Microsoft 365.
• Administer and support Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, Group Policy, and Exchange Hybrid.
• Provide Level 2 and Level 3 support for servers, storage, backup, and endpoint platforms.
• Manage enterprise server, storage, backup, and disaster recovery solutions to ensure business continuity.
• Perform proactive system monitoring, preventive maintenance, patch management, and firmware upgrades.
• Support endpoint management and security platforms, including Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Defender, and endpoint protection solutions.
• Investigate and resolve infrastructure incidents, perform root cause analysis, and ensure service levels are maintained in line with ITIL best practices.
• Deliver infrastructure projects, including Microsoft 365 migrations, Azure integrations, and security hardening initiatives.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), system architecture diagrams, and knowledge base articles.
• Support information security, compliance, and audit activities by preparing technical evidence, responding to audit requests, and implementing remediation actions.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and operational processes.

If you are a highly motivated infrastructure professional looking to work with modern Microsoft technologies in a secure enterprise environment, we'd like to hear from you.


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Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.