3rd Line Systems Administrator, SC Cleared,HyperV,

Experis - ManpowerGroup; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment firm seeks a Senior Systems Administrator for a 12-month contract in Bristol. The role requires experience in 3rd Line Support and the administration of Microsoft technologies, including Windows Server and MS Hyper-V, and Cloud platforms. Key responsibilities include system administration, designing solutions, and troubleshooting technical issues. Candidates must have strong analytical skills and be capable of ensuring system performance and compliance. Competitive daily rate of £550, inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in 3rd Line Support and enterprise-level system administration.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft technologies including Windows Server and Active Directory.
• Hands-on experience with Cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support technical environments including MS Hyper-V and Windows Server.
• Design, configure, and deploy Server, Storage, and Networking solutions.
• Provide expert administration and support for Cloud platforms.
• Troubleshoot and resolve high-risk technical issues.

Skills

3rd Line Support

Microsoft technologies

Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)

Storage technologies (NetApp)

ITIL processes

Analytical problem-solving

Tools

MS Hyper-V

Windows Server 2016/2019+

NetApp

MS Exchange/Office 365

Job description

Senior Systems Administrator/ 3rd Line Support, M365, Hyper V

Location: Bristol
Contract Type: 12 Months £550/day Max Inside IR35
Clearance: SC Cleared

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Administrator to join the Technical Operations team. This role is critical in supporting, developing, and maintaining our technical systems and platforms, ensuring resilience, security, and performance across servers, storage, networks, and cloud technologies.

You will provide 3rd Line Support, lead technical improvements, and design solutions that meet complex business needs. This position also involves maintaining governance, change management, backup/restore processes, and security compliance in collaboration with other technical teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and support technical environments including MS Hyper-V, Windows Server 2016/2019+, NetApp, MS Exchange/Office 365 hybrid mail, and enterprise components (Active Directory, SCCM, DHCP, Failover Cluster Manager).
• Design, configure, and deploy Server, Storage, and Networking solutions to meet business requirements.
• Provide expert administration and support for Cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud).
• Analyse complex business requirements and deliver secure, resilient, and scalable solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve high-risk technical issues, coordinating with internal teams and external vendors.
• Ensure operational health of systems: security, availability, performance, and reliability.
• Maintain detailed documentation, dashboards, and reports on system performance, resource consumption, and license usage.
• Uphold governance standards for change management, audit, and security configuration.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in 3rd Line Support and enterprise-level system administration.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft technologies (Windows Server, Hyper-V, Active Directory, SCCM).
• Hands-on experience with Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud).
• Expertise in storage technologies (NetApp) and hybrid mail environments.
• Familiarity with ITIL processes and security best practices.
• Ability to analyse complex problems and deliver proactive, long-term solutions.

People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.