Senior Systems Engineer

Job Title : Senior Systems Engineer

Location [Remote, monthly travel into London]

Have you designed or improved a Microsoft 365 or Power Platform solution that made a real difference?

Have you helped a team or organisation get the most out of technology?

About the team

You'll join a collaborative End User Compute (EUC) engineering team within Elsevier, reporting into the Systems Engineering Lead. The team is responsible for delivering and evolving modern workplace technologies that enable colleagues globally to work efficiently and securely.

We focus on continuous improvement across Microsoft 365 and Power Platform, combining technical expertise with a strong emphasis on user experience, governance, and innovation. You'll work in a supportive, agile environment where knowledge sharing, learning, and teamwork are part of how we deliver value every day.

About the role

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you'll lead the design and support of collaboration solutions with a strong focus on the core productivity solutions. You will assist the Enterprise Engineering Lead in delivering the EUC roadmap, acting as a point of escalation, and driving technical improvements across the M365 ecosystem.

You'll also champion Power Platform/Co-Pilot governance, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with business needs. Additionally, you'll contribute to a shift-left culture through technical mentorship, agile collaboration, and knowledge sharing initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and implement best practices across Microsoft 365 technologies, including Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Copilot, and Power Platform
• Manage and maintain the Microsoft 365 environment to ensure performance, security, and compliance
• Lead and support the development and application of governance practices for Power Platform and AI-enabled tools
• Work with stakeholders to understand needs and deliver practical, scalable solutions
• Act as a technical point of contact for collaboration and productivity platforms
• Deliver improvements and new capabilities within the M365 ecosystem, supporting user adoption
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to roll out and maintain solutions
• Share knowledge, support team development, and contribute to collaborative ways of working

Skills and Experience

• Experience working with Microsoft 365 services (e.g., Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Exchange)

• Experience designing, implementing, or supporting Power Platform solutions and tools (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI) and/or M365
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to a range of audiences
• Experience working collaboratively in delivery-focused or agile environments
• Familiarity with Copilot or AI-enabled technologies
• Experience with collaboration tools such as Slack

• Understanding of governance, security, or compliance practices (or willingness to develop this knowledge)
• Interest in supporting and mentoring others

If you are interested in the role, please apply with a cover letter and CV.

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. With an average length of service of 9 years, we are confident that we offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

• Working in a hybrid way from both the office and at home
• Working flexible hours - flexing the times you work in the day

Working with us

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to help you succeed. Here, you will find an inclusive, agile, collaborative, innovative and fun environment, where everyone has a part to play. Regardless of the team you join, we promote a diverse environment with co-workers who are passionate about what they do, and how they do it.

Working for you

• At Elsevier, we know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
• Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits
• Wellbeing programs
• Life assurance
• Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Save As You Earn share option scheme
• Travel Season ticket loan
• Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
• Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
• RE CARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you
• Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer
• Access to extensive learning and development resources
• Access to employee discounts via Perks at Work

About Us

A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world's grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.

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