3rd Line Systems Administrator, SC Cleared,HyperV

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

Job summary

A leading tech consultancy in the UK is looking for a Senior Systems Administrator to support and enhance their technical operations. The role involves providing 3rd line support, managing Microsoft technologies, and designing cloud solutions. Candidates should be experienced in system administration, with strong knowledge of Azure, AWS, and enterprise storage solutions. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a dynamic team and ensure high performance across technical platforms.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in 3rd Line Support and enterprise-level system administration.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft technologies including Windows Server and Hyper-V.
• Hands-on experience with Cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support technical environments including Hyper-V and Windows Server.
• Design, configure, and deploy solutions for Server, Storage, and Networking.
• Analyse and resolve complex technical issues in a timely manner.

Skills

3rd Line Support

Microsoft technologies

Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)

Storage technologies (NetApp)

ITIL processes

Problem-solving

Tools

Windows Server

Hyper-V

Active Directory

SCCM

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.