IT Systems Administrator

Spectrum IT Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment agency is looking for an experienced IT Systems Administrator to join a talented team in central London. The role involves maintaining critical infrastructure and requires strong networking and SQL skills, along with excellent communication abilities. Candidates should have at least 2 years of commercial experience and be comfortable in a full-time office environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• At least 2 years commercial experience required.
• Ability to grasp new technology quickly.
• Comfortable working in an office-based environment full-time.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining infrastructure including on-site and off-site servers.
• Monitoring in-house software applications.
• Managing Microsoft Windows systems.
• Administering Active Directory and Group Policy.
• Managing storage systems, including NAS and iSCSI.

Skills

Networking experience (Juniper primarily)

Working knowledge of SQL

Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g. PowerShell)

Exposure to Hyper-V virtualisation

Solid hardware experience

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills in English

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

Excellent opportunity for a passionate IT Systems Administrator to join a brilliant client's team in the city of London. The successful candidate will need to have at least 2 years commercial experience and will be able to assume responsibilities and show that they can be relied upon and have the ability to grasp wider concepts. You should be comfortable to come to grips with any new technology that is thrown at you. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small team of very talented individuals who are working directly on a trading platform.

This is an office-based role in central London so the successful candidate will need to be comfortable working from the office full time. As well as very competitive salaries, our client offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Skills and Experience required:

• Networking experience (Juniper primarily)
• Working knowledge of SQL, scripting languages (e.g. PowerShell), HTML, and web technologies
• Exposure to Hyper-V virtualisation
• Solid hardware experience, e.g. with building custom machines
• Some programming experience is desirable
• Well-organised. You should enjoy proper planning and having things in order, both at work and in your daily life.
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written English
• Naturally, an intimate understanding of computer technology and an intrinsic drive to develop your knowledge in the field
• Willingness to support the business that operates 24/7
• Strong interpersonal skills and a mature, responsible attitude

Responsibilities

• Maintaining infrastructure including our farm of on-site and off-site servers
• Monitoring and maintaining our in-house software applications
• Managing the Microsoft Windows universe
• Administering Active Directory and Group Policy
• Managing storage systems, including NAS and iSCSI

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.