IT Engineer

IT Engineer Location: North Holland | Full-time Role Overview We are looking for a hands-on IT Engineer to join a small Central Services IT team supporting colleagues across multiple European locations. The role will focus on maintaining and improving a secure, reliable and user-friendly IT environment, with an initial emphasis on Microsoft 365, Azure, identity, endpoint management, security and compliance. You will also contribute to DORA and ISO 27001 readiness through improved controls, documentation, processes and audit follow-up. Key Responsibilities Manage and improve Microsoft Azure, including VMs, networking, storage, identity, monitoring and cost optimisation.Manage Microsoft 365 E5, including Entra ID, Intune, Defender, Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, security and compliance.Manage Windows endpoints using Intune and Autopilot, including provisioning, applications, compliance and patching.Maintain network and firewall infrastructure, including switching, Wi-Fi, VPN, segmentation and perimeter security.Own backup, recovery and disaster recovery, including ransomware resilience and restore testing.Support IT governance, DORA and ISO 27001 readiness, including documentation, evidence and control improvements.Lead or support IT projects, working with internal stakeholders and technology vendors.Manage vendor relationships, licences, renewals and service performance.Resolve escalations and provide hands-on support where required.Continuously improve the end-user experience, security and operational efficiency. Candidate Profile Strong hands-on experience in hybrid IT environments, particularly Azure, Microsoft 365, identity, endpoints and infrastructure.Excellent knowledge of Microsoft 365 E5, Entra ID, Intune/MDM and Autopilot.Good understanding of networking, firewalls, VPN, Wi-Fi and segmentation; Cisco or Fortinet experience is advantageous.Experience with backup, recovery, DR and cyber resilience; Rubrik experience is a plus.Proven ability to own incidents, changes and improvements from analysis through implementation and follow-up.Experience delivering small to medium-sized IT projects.Strong analytical, problem-solving and service-oriented mindset.Comfortable managing vendors, stakeholders, SLAs and commercial discussions.Strong English communication skills, with the ability to explain technical topics to non-technical audiences.Familiarity with ITIL, information security, ISO 27001 and/or DORA is beneficial. Preferred Certifications Relevant certifications are advantageous but hands-on experience is valued most. Examples include: AZ-104 - Azure AdministratorMD-102 - Endpoint AdministratorMS-102 - Microsoft 365 AdministratorSC-300 - Identity and Access AdministratorITIL FoundationCisco/networking certificationsRubrik or equivalent backup/recovery certifications Personality We are looking for someone who is: Practical, approachable and collaborativeProactive, organised and able to manage competing prioritiesResponsible, discreet and quality-focusedPassionate about technology and helping colleaguesConfident working with vendors and stakeholdersComfortable taking ownership and suggesting better ways of working What's on Offer Full-time position based in North HollandInternational working environmentOpportunity to take early responsibility and ownershipExposure to a broad range of technology, security and compliance projectsStrong opportunities for learning and career developmentCollaborative and inclusive team culture Venquis is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.