IT Systems Administrator

Vodafone; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated IT professional to join their Secure IT team. This role focuses on enhancing cyber security for critical national infrastructure while providing support for IT systems and infrastructure. You'll be responsible for developing secure operating system builds, maintaining IT infrastructure, and collaborating with network engineers. This dynamic company values diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where innovation thrives. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

28 days holiday entitlement

Paid leave for charity projects

Employee discounts

Retail vouchers

Pension plan

Share schemes

Reconnect programme for career breaks

Market-leading parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Experience in managing secure operating systems and IT infrastructure.
• Knowledge of IT security policies and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Provisioning and maintaining IT systems and infrastructure.
• Developing secure operating system builds and providing 3rd line support.

Skills

Virtualization (VMWare)

Endpoint protection management

IT Security Policy adherence

Troubleshooting operating system issues

Job description

Business Area: Local Vodafone Business Unit

Posting Country: United Kingdom

Date Posted: 22 Mar 2025

Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this.

We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.

With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

Location: Bristol/Bath (Fully Onsite role)
Working hours: Full-time

We’re a global technology communications company that empowers people and businesses to stay connected and thrive in a digital world. With a focus on innovation, sustainability and earning customer loyalty, we leverage cutting-edge technology to offer products and services that enhance communication and improve lives.

At Vodafone UK, diversity isn’t just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company. We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.

Join Vodafone Business Security Enhanced and strengthen the cyber security of the UK's Critical National Infrastructure and public sector organisations.

What you'll do

To be part of a Secure IT team, responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure:

• Develop and maintain secure operating system builds
• Responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of all IT related infrastructure
• Install and test new/updated IT applications
• Interface with IP Network and Security Engineers to produce system designs
• Provide 3rd line support

Who you are

• Working knowledge of virtualization (VMWare)
• Endpoint protection management
• Experience of following IT Security Policy
• Troubleshoot and resolve operating system and application issues

Security Clearance: This position requires the person to hold or to be eligible to undergo UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance.

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we would encourage you to apply as you may be just the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help see how your skills fit in.

What we offer

An excellent remuneration and bonus package with 28 days holiday entitlement, in addition to bank holidays and paid leave for charity projects. We offer an extensive benefits package that can be tailored to suit you and your family, including employee discounts, retail vouchers, pension plan and share schemes. We’re also proud to provide a Reconnect programme with flexibility to support individuals returning to work after a career break and our market-leading parental leave policies. We’re committed to supporting you throughout every step of your career at Vodafone.

Together we can

Vodafone UK are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (careers.vodafone.co.uk) under Career Support, for guidance.

Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.