IT Systems Administrator

Lomar Shipping Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lomar Shipping Limited is seeking an experienced IT Systems Administrator to join our IT Department in London. You will be responsible for administering, maintaining, and improving the company’s office and vessel IT infrastructure to ensure high availability, security, and reliability.

You will manage Windows Server environments, Hyper-V and VMware, perform patch management, backups, and provide third-line support while liaising with vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level IT qualification desirable.
• Experience as a Systems Administrator or similar infrastructure role.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server administration.
• Experience with AD, DNS, DHCP and Group Policy.
• Good networking fundamentals and backup experience.
• Experience with infrastructure monitoring systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain IT infrastructure for office and vessel operations.
• Provide third-line technical support and escalation for complex issues.
• Manage Windows Server environments and enterprise services.
• Manage users, permissions and security groups.
• Administer Hyper-V and VMware virtualization.
• Manage backups and ensure data integrity.
• Monitor performance, availability and reliability.
• Apply patches and ensure security compliance.
• Perform server maintenance and upgrades.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues.
• Participate in infrastructure projects and upgrades.
• Maintain infrastructure documentation and procedures.
• Liaise with vendors and service providers.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

Group Policy

Hyper-V

VMware

Networking basics

Backups

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Vendor liaison

Cybersecurity

Education

BSc in Computer Science/IT

Tools

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

Group Policy

Hyper-V

VMware

Job description

IT Systems Administrator - London - ITSA

IT Systems Administrator

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive IT Systems Administrator to join our IT Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for administering, maintaining, and improving the Company’s office and vessel IT infrastructure, ensuring high levels of availability, security, and reliability.

The role offers an excellent opportunity to work with a diverse range of technologies within an international shipping environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Administer and maintain the Company’s office and vessel IT infrastructure.
• Provide third-line technical support and act as the primary escalation point for complex issues.
• Manage Windows server environments and enterprise services.
• Manage users, permissions and security groups.
• Administer Hyper-V virtual infrastructure.
• Manage backups.
• Monitor performance, availability and reliability.
• Ensure systems remain secure through patch management.
• Perform server maintenance and upgrades.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues.
• Participate in infrastructure implementation and upgrade projects.
• Maintain infrastructure documentation and technical procedures.
• Liaise with vendors, service providers and third-party support providers.
• Ensure compliance with Company IT policies and Cyber Security procedures.

Skills & Experience

• A BSc in Computer Science, Information Technology, or an equivalent IT qualification is desirable. Relevant industry experience will be considered an advantage.
• Previous experience as a Systems Administrator or similar infrastructure role.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server administration.
• Experience with Active Directory, Groups Policy, DNS, DHCP.
• Experience with Hyper-V and VMware virtualisation.
• Good understanding of networking fundamentals.
• Experience with backup solutions.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with infrastructure monitoring systems.
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Manage priorities.

A competitive package and long-term career prospects will be offered to the right candidate.