IT System Administrator

Smart10 Ltd; North Hertfordshire; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced IT Systems Administrator in Hitchin, England. This role involves administering IT systems while providing remote and on-site support to clients. Ideal candidates should be proficient with Windows, Azure, and networking, and possess a driver's license. The position offers career progression, flexible hybrid working, and benefits including private medical insurance.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working after probation

Career progression and funded training opportunities

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in IT infrastructure support.
• Skilled in handling Azure, Office 365, Exchange, AD, and SQL.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support hardware, software, and cloud systems.
• Manage Active Directory and Azure.
• Provide remote and on-site IT support.
• Perform system maintenance, backups, and recovery.
• Collaborate on technical projects.
• Troubleshoot issues via ticketing systems.

Skills

IT infrastructure support

Windows OS

Azure/365

Active Directory

PowerShell scripting

SQL

IP networking

Customer communication

Job description

Job Title: IT Systems Administrator

Salary: £30,000 - £34,000

Location: Hitchin

Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00 - 5.00 pm with rotational early shift from 6am - 2pm and evening/weekend out of hours up to 11pm. Additional compensation is offered for late hours.

Are you an experienced IT all‑rounder looking to take the next step in your career?

My client is seeking a proactive and hands‑on IT Systems Administrator to join their dynamic team, supporting a wide range of client environments. This is your chance to contribute to a growing tech business, take ownership of diverse IT challenges, and accelerate your professional development.

Why Join my client?

• Career Growth: Lead infrastructure support and technical projects with continuous investment in your personal and professional development.
• Varied Role: Involved in day‑to‑day support, long‑term system improvements, and cloud technology deployments.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor and support hardware, software and cloud‑based systems.
• Manage Active Directory, Azure, Office 365, and related services.
• Provide remote and on‑site IT support to clients, with clear communication.
• Perform proactive system maintenance, backups, and recovery operations.
• Collaborate on technical projects and contribute to service improvements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues via ticketing systems.

About You

• Extensive experience in IT infrastructure support.
• Confident working with Windows OS, Azure/365, Exchange, AD, SQL, and IP networking.
• Skilled in scripting (PowerShell), ticketing systems, and RMM tools.
• Strong communicator, customer‑focused, and solutions‑driven.
• Full UK driving licence with access to a car for site visits.

What's in It for You

• Flexible hybrid working after completion of probation.
• Career progression & funded training opportunities.
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service).
• Private medical insurance & death in service (post‑probation).
• Free on‑site parking.

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by Smart10 Recruitment Group, who are acting as an employment agency/business. Your application will be considered in competition with others, and we will contact you within 3 working days if you have been shortlisted.

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