Hybrid IT Systems Administrator - Growth & Security

Actica Consulting Limited; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Mentorship

Career development

Job summary

Actica Consulting Limited is seeking a Systems Administrator to join the IT Team in Guildford. You will maintain and support information systems, provide 1st/2nd line IT support, and collaborate with suppliers while growing into advanced responsibilities.

You will gain hands-on experience across Active Directory, Microsoft 365, networking, and security, with on-the-job training and a clear career path toward a full Systems Administrator role.

Qualifications

• Background in Computer Science, IT, or a related discipline.
• Experience in a Microsoft-based environment (commercial or academic).
• Exposure to IT support, system administration, or infrastructure support.
• Proactive, self-motivated approach and willingness to learn.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively.
• Adaptability to a fast-moving IT environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and supporting company information systems.
• Providing 1st and 2nd Line Support, escalating issues where appropriate.
• Working with IT suppliers and third-party partners.
• Attending IT meetings and providing status updates.
• Monitoring systems to ensure performance, availability and security.
• Maintaining firewall and gateway security policies.
• Assisting with security alerts and incident response alongside the System Security Officer.
• Supporting the development, testing and rollout of new systems and services.

Skills

Microsoft environment experience

IT support

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

Education

Background in Computer Science or IT

Degree or equivalent

Tools

Active Directory

Microsoft 365

Networking

Virtualised infrastructure

Windows Server

Cisco firewall management

PowerShell scripting

Job description

Actica Consulting Limited is seeking a Systems Administrator to join the IT Team in Guildford. You will maintain and support information systems, provide 1st/2nd line IT support, and collaborate with suppliers while growing into advanced responsibilities.

You will gain hands-on experience across Active Directory, Microsoft 365, networking, and security, with on-the-job training and a clear career path toward a full Systems Administrator role.