IT Systems Administrator

Lantra; Stoneleigh; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading awarding body for land-based industries in the UK is seeking an IT Systems Administrator to maintain the performance and security of their IT systems. The role includes managing Azure-based platforms and providing first response user support. Ideal candidates will have experience in systems administration, a CompTIA Network+ certification, and Microsoft Azure certification. This full-time position offers a salary between £42,000 - £47,000 and comes with hybrid working options, extensive benefits, and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Defined contributory pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Employee assistance scheme

Free parking

Free drinks

Qualifications

• Proven experience in systems administration and server maintenance.
• Experience supporting Azure-based environments and network infrastructure.
• Current CompTIA Network+ or Azure certification, refreshed within last three years.

Responsibilities

• Maintain performance, security, and reliability of IT systems and network infrastructure.
• Provide support for Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, virus prevention, and backups.
• Manage cloud environment including IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and DaaS.

Skills

Systems administration

Cloud services support (Azure)

Active Directory/MS Entra

Cisco Meraki

Education

CompTIA Network+ certification

Microsoft Azure certification

Job description

Overview

Kenilworth, Warwickshire (with hybrid working)

About Us

Lantra is a leading awarding body for land-based industries in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. We develop quality training courses and nationally recognised qualifications, delivered through a network of training Provider Partners.

Working with a range of partners, we promote opportunities within the sector to an increasingly diverse audience. Each year, over 116,000 learners access our courses across the UK, addressing skills challenges and supporting businesses with innovative solutions.

As we go through an exciting period of growth, we are now looking for an IT Systems Administrator to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 37.5 hours per week.

The Benefits

• Salary of £42,000 - £47,000 per annum, depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service
• Flexible and Hybrid working arrangements
• Defined contributory pension scheme or pension auto-enrolment scheme
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Collaborative and friendly work environment
• Employee assistance scheme
• Hapi employee benefits and wellbeing platform
• Medical cash plans
• Enhanced maternity and adoption pay
• Rewards for length of service
• Health and wellbeing events and initiatives
• Free voluntary day
• Employee rewards
• Free parking
• Free drinks

This is a fantastic opportunity for a CompTIA or Azure certified IT systems professional with experience across Azure-based platforms, Active Directory and cloud services to join our ever-growing organisation.

Youll have the chance to work across modern, state-of-the-art systems that will ensure you continue on your career path and keep learning and developing your skills.

Whats more, with hybrid working and a clear commitment to learning and growth built into our working environment, youll discover everything you need to make a success of your professional life and thrive in your career.

So, if youre looking for a role where your technical expertise will be valued and your contribution will genuinely matter, read on and apply today.

The Role

As an IT Systems Administrator, you will be responsible for maintaining the performance, security and reliability of our IT systems and network infrastructure.

Specifically, you will provide expertise, installation, support and direction on client network issues. These will include Active Directory/MS Entra, DNS, DHCP, security, virus prevention, backups, disaster recovery, email, and general network performance.

Working closely with CSPs, you will monitor and maintain our IT infrastructure and collaborate on first response user support. You will manage our cloud environment, including Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), and Desktop as a Service (DaaS).

Additionally, you will maintain Cisco Meraki, Azure and Intune.

About You

To be considered as an IT Systems Administrator, you will need:

• Proven experience in systems administration and server maintenance
• Experience supporting Azure-based environments and network infrastructure
• Experience working with Active Directory and/or MS Entra and cloud services
• A current CompTIA Network+, Microsoft Azure certification or equivalent (obtained or refreshed within the last three years)

Experience with Cisco Meraki would be beneficial to your application.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Other organisations may call this role Systems Administrator, IT Infrastructure Engineer, Cloud Systems Administrator, Network Administrator, or IT Operations Engineer.

Webrecruit and Lantra are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

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