IT Senior Systems Administrator

ALTRAD; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure services provider is seeking an IT Senior Systems Administrator to maintain and administer all company systems. Key responsibilities include Active Directory Management, managing 600+ worldwide servers, and supporting various business software. Ideal candidates will possess strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure and Active Directory. The role requires proven Systems Administrator experience, with a commitment to ensuring service quality and technical excellence. This role is eligible for on-call server support, operating 24x7 to ensure reliability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Systems Administrator role of at least 3 years.
• Excellent knowledge and experience of Microsoft Azure is essential.
• Good knowledge and experience of Active Directory/DNS/DHCP and other Microsoft domain technologies is essential.

Responsibilities

• Complete Active Directory Management, including group policy, users, and computers.
• Management of approximately 600+ worldwide servers across multiple domains.
• Follow the change management processes to ensure all changes are logged.

Skills

Microsoft Azure

Active Directory

Microsoft Exchange 2013/2019

Troubleshooting

Microsoft SQL Server

Windows Scripting (PowerShell)

General TCP/IP

Linux (Red Hat/Cent OS)

Microsoft RDS/AVD

Microsoft System Centre Configuration Manager

Zabbix monitoring platforms

Job description

We are the leading provider of infrastructure services. At Altrad, we transform our nation’s critical infrastructure to operate safely and sustainably. With over 11,000 talented people, we provide the full spectrum of critical engineering and construction services for industries both onshore and offshore.

Join a Leading Organisation.

Role Details

IT Senior Systems Administrator

Altrad is currently looking for an IT Senior Systems Administrator to join the business to control, maintain and administer all company systems to a high level of accuracy, ensuring company policies and procedures are adhered to.

Key Deliverables

• Complete Active Directory Management, including but not limited to group policy, users, computers/servers, DHCP, DNS, PKI and security
• Microsoft Office 365 services configuration, management and support
• Microsoft Azure services configuration, management and support
• Management of approximately 600+ worldwide servers across multiple domains, and ensuring that the servers are maintained including MS critical/security updates, vendor software updates and remediation of monitored errors
• Provide support to business software owners running on managed ICT servers
• Follow the change management processes to ensure all changes are logged and changes applied with no un-scheduled downtime.
• Responsible for administering, upgrading and maintaining all existing systems including Exchange, SCCM, SQL, etc.
• To fully manage the RDS/Azure Farms and Remote Published Apps.
• To assist management team in capacity planning
• To assist management team in availability planning
• To manage and implement operational projects
• To liaise and cooperate with the projects team on business project implementations
• To proactively look for improvements and investigate new technologies which could improve the service provided to the Altrad businesses
• 24x7x365 rota-based on-call server support

Key Requirements

• Knowledge and experience of Microsoft SQL Server is desirable
• Knowledge and experience of ForcePoint Web Security is desirable
• Knowledge and experience of Linux (Red Hat/Cent OS) is desirable
• Knowledge and experience of Windows Scripting (PowerShell) is desirable
• Knowledge and experience of General TCP/IP, routing, VPN’s and Firewall networking is desirable
• Knowledge and experience of Tenable Nessus/Cloud is desirable
• Excellent knowledge and experience of Microsoft Azure is essential
• Good knowledge and experience of Microsoft RDS/AVD is essential
• Good knowledge and experience of Active Directory/DNS/DHCP and other Microsoft domain technologies is essential
• Good knowledge and experience of Microsoft Exchange 2013/2019 is essential
• Knowledge and experience of Microsoft System Centre Configuration Manager is desirable
• Knowledge and experience of Zabbix monitoring platforms is desirable
• Excellent knowledge and experience of Microsoft Windows 2003 through 2025 is essential
• Proven experience in a Systems Administrator role of at least 3 years
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills are essential

Why join us?

Altrad is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills, and passion for making a difference. Everyone is welcome to apply.

If you wish to be considered please apply using the link and start your journey with Altrad.