Lead System Administrator (Windows / M365 / Azure / 3rd line)

TrueNorth®; North East; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A fintech company in Newcastle is seeking a Lead System Administrator to oversee IT operations and lead a small team. The role requires extensive experience in system administration, particularly with 3rd line issues, and offers hybrid working arrangements. The starting salary is up to £60k based on experience.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a hands-on system administrator working with 3rd line issues.
• Experience in managing, leading or mentoring team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on system administration for 3rd line issues.
• Own and shape day-to-day IT operations for the organisation.

Skills

System administration

Team leadership

Windows Server

M365 suite

Endpoint configuration

Job description

Overview

This range is provided by TrueNorth. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Position

Tech Recruitment Director, TrueNorth / Co-Founder, FinPact

TrueNorth are working with a global fintech organisation based in Newcastle who are looking for a Lead System Administrator to join the team.

You will report to the Head of IT and operate as the hands on Lead for the team as well as having a team of 2-3 people reporting into you - it would be great if you\'ve had experience leading a team before, but we\'re also interested in people that have guided and mentored people, that may be looking for their first step into leadership.

It\'s a great opportunity to own and shape the day to day IT operations for this organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on system administration for 3rd line issues; act as the lead for the IT team with 2-3 direct reports.
• Own and shape day-to-day IT operations for the organisation.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a hands-on system administrator working with 3rd line issues
• Windows Server
• M365 suite of technologies
• Endpoint configuration and management, including InTune
• Experience in managing, leading or mentoring team members

Location & hybrid work

Based in Newcastle City Centre, with onsite parking and good public transport links. Hybrid working with 3 days per week in office.

Salary & benefits

Starting salary up to £60k (heavily dependant on your experience and interview), plus benefits.

Important notes

Please note, we are unable to sponsor visas for this position or support relocation - you must be based in the UK already with the right to work in the UK in place.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Technology, Information and Media