Information Technology System Administrator

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A clean-tech startup in Birmingham is seeking an IT System Administrator to manage software, hardware, and networks. The role involves providing hands-on support, ensuring smooth technology operations, and participating in a Cloud transformation project. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a problem-solving mindset. The position offers growth opportunities and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Death in service cover

29 days annual leave + bank holidays

Buy and sell holiday scheme

Salary sacrifice EV Car scheme

Free vehicle charging at work

Free parking

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a System Administrator or similar role.
• Familiarity with various operating systems and platforms.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure software and hardware.
• Monitor performance and maintain systems according to requirements.
• Troubleshoot issues and outages.

Skills

Resourcefulness

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

BSc/BA in Information Technology

Tools

Fortinet

OnlyKey

Azure

Job description

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Client:

Petalite

Location:

birmingham, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

Petalite are a next generation EV charging company with a clear mission: to revolutionise electric charging technology. Following an extensive period in R&D and a successful fundraising campaign, we are now poised to roll out our charging technology and are looking for an IT System Administrator who will run, maintain upgrades and manage our software, hardware and networks. You will provide level 1-2 support and there is opportunity for the right candidate to support IT projects at larger scale alongside the Head of IT.

About the Role:

Resourcefulness is a necessary skill in this role. You should be able to diagnose and resolve problems quickly. You should also have the patience to communicate with a variety of interdisciplinary teams and users of varying technical skills & experience.

The role requires a patient & empathetic people-first approach to IT support, as most support is delivered in person at-desk rather than remotely or through a ticketing system. Therefore, good people skills, extremely strong communication skills & a willingness to help is a must.

Your goal will be to ensure that our technology infrastructure runs smoothly and efficiently.

You will also be involved in a Cloud transformation project, so familiarity with Cloud vendors & associated tooling, & an Azure cloud stack will be useful.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install and configure software and hardware.
• Manage network servers and technology tools.
• Set up accounts and workstations.
• Monitor performance and maintain systems according to requirements.
• Troubleshoot issues and outages.
• Ensure security through access controls, backups and firewalls.
• Upgrade systems with new releases and models.
• Develop expertise to train staff on new technologies.
• Build an internal wiki with technical documentation, manuals and IT policies.

What you would receive:

• The opportunity to work in a clean-tech startup environment and develop into running small to medium sized IT projects.
• Progression for growth into an IT Management role.
• A competitive salary, company pension scheme, private medical insurance, death in service cover, 29 days annual leave + bank holidays. We have a buy and sell holiday scheme and a salary sacrifice EV Car scheme on the way. There is access to charge your vehicle for free at work. Parking is also free.
• Petalite is based in Birmingham B4 7BA, the role will require on-site attendance with flexible start and finish times and some hybrid working once established.

Requirements for this role:

• Significant experience as a System Administrator, Network Administrator, or similar role.
• Experience with databases, networks (LAN, WAN) and patch management.
• Knowledge of system security (e.g. intrusion detection systems) and data backup/recovery. Technologies like Fortinet, OnlyKey etc.
• Familiarity with various operating systems and platforms (Linux, OSX & Windows.)
• Resourcefulness and problem-solving aptitude.
• BSc/Ba in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline; professional certification (e.g., Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) is a plus.

If you are interested in joining our growing team, please apply on LinkedIn or email your CV and cover letter to [emailprotected]

We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity, we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

Recruitment Agencies: Petalite does not accept any speculative approaches to present candidates for advertised vacancies.