Senior IT System Engineer - European Tech Recruit
2 days ago
Bilbao
We are supporting a technology-led organisation seeking an experienced Senior IT Systems Engineer to take ownership of the systems that enable its employees to work securely and effectively. This is a hands-on senior position spanning workplace technology, identity and access management, endpoint engineering, SaaS administration, security, and automation. You will help shape a reliable and scalable IT environment while improving the experience delivered to employees across the business. The Role You will be responsible for designing, implementing, supporting, and continuously improving the organisation’s internal technology ecosystem. Working closely with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, you will lead projects from initial discovery through deployment and ongoing operation. Your responsibilities will include: • Managing and optimising a predominantly macOS device estate using JAMF and enterprise MDM capabilities., • Administering Microsoft Entra ID and strengthening identity and access management processes., • Managing device compliance, application deployment, operating-system patching, security configuration, and hardware lifecycles., • Delivering and maintaining SSO integrations, SCIM provisioning, joiner-mover-leaver workflows, and access-governance controls., • Applying Zero Trust, least-privilege, and secure-authentication principles across the IT environment., • Building scripts and automated workflows that improve reliability, consistency, and operational scale., • Administering SaaS and collaboration platforms while maintaining appropriate access and security controls., • Investigating complex technical problems, identifying root causes, and implementing lasting solutions., • Improving IT processes, documentation, service workflows, and operational standards., • Supporting senior stakeholders and teams whose work depends on reliable technology., • Acting as a senior technical reference and contributing to the development of colleagues. What You’ll Bring • 7+ of experience in IT engineering, systems engineering, workplace technology, or a closely related position., • Substantial hands-on JAMF administration experience within a macOS-focused environment., • Proven experience managing Microsoft Entra ID or comparable enterprise identity environments., • Strong knowledge of endpoint management, including compliance, deployment, patching, security, and lifecycle management., • Practical expertise in SSO, SCIM, identity lifecycle management, and access governance., • Experience implementing Zero Trust controls, least-privilege access, and secure authentication., • Advanced scripting and automation capabilities, supported by examples of scalable IT solutions you have delivered., • The ability to diagnose complex issues independently and conduct effective root-cause analysis., • Broad experience administering SaaS applications, collaboration tools, and enterprise IT infrastructure., • A record of improving technical processes, documentation, workflows, and operational efficiency., • Strong stakeholder communication skills and the ability to assist audiences with varying levels of technical knowledge., • A proactive, highly organised approach and the ability to manage competing priorities., • A strong service mindset, personal ownership, and confidence leading projects throughout their lifecycle., • Professional fluency in both Spanish and English. The following would be advantageous • Experience within a technology business or engineering-led organisation., • Exposure to SaaS access governance, security audits, compliance frameworks, or risk-remediation programmes., • Knowledge of endpoint security controls and secure-by-design IT practices., • Experience using automation or configuration-management platforms at scale., • Previous responsibility for mentoring colleagues or acting as a senior technical authority., • Relevant certifications in JAMF, Microsoft Entra ID, IAM, endpoint management, ITIL, security, or compliance. If you enjoy taking ownership of complex workplace technology, strengthening security, and creating a first-class employee experience, apply now or email
