Network Administrator

Synoptix; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK engineering company is seeking a Network Administrator to manage and support their network infrastructure. This crucial role integrates hands-on responsibilities with the opportunity to evolve into a DevOps position. Candidates should possess strong expertise in IT infrastructure and systems administration, with a sound understanding of security and compliance. The role includes maintenance of servers and applications, as well as proactive resource monitoring. Excellent communication skills and the ability to prioritize are essential. Flexible working arrangements and various benefits are offered.

Benefits

Annual Company Bonus

25 days holiday

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Continuous professional development

Access to online training

Electric car scheme

Bike to work scheme

Private health care (BUPA)

Job well done scheme

Employer assistance scheme

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, networking, security, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience managing servers, systems, and applications.
• Hands-on expertise in Linux systems administration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, support, and develop servers and applications.
• Develop and manage network monitoring and security processes.
• Proactively monitor resources to predict and prevent capacity issues.

Skills

IT infrastructure knowledge

Networking skills

Security and compliance frameworks

Linux systems administration

Windows server management

Effective communication skills

Ability to prioritise workload

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Ubuntu

Red Hat Linux

Windows 365 environment

VMware

Job description

The role:

The Network Administrator will be responsible for the day‑to‑day management and support of the network, systems, and servers for the company. This is a crucial role in ensuring the network infrastructure is optimised for performance and resilience, and mentoring support staff in network infrastructure best practice. The role combines hands‑on support whilst contributing to the improvement of key systems. There is an opportunity for this role to develop into a full‑time DevOps supporting the product pipeline.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain, support, and develop servers, and applications
• Implement procedures for reliable backup and restoration and security controls (e.g. anti‑virus software)
• Develop and manage network monitoring and security processes
• Coordinate and implement upgrades in accordance with service commitments
• Proactively monitor resources to predict and prevent capacity issues
• Support system maintenance, security checks, and oversee backup procedures
• Maintain Active Directory, adhering to data protection and retention policies
• Manage documentation and change control processes for servers, and applications
• Contribute to strategic planning for future IT requirements aligned with company growth and compliance needs (e.g. ISO27001, GDPR, DCC)
• Actively promote team values and adhere to all relevant company policies

Essential Skills:

• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, networking, security and compliance frameworks
• Experience in managing servers, systems and applications
• Hands‑on expertise in Linux systems administration
• Knowledge of Windows server management, Active Directory, DNS, MS Exchange
• Experience managing firewall configuration and enterprise anti‑virus software
• Experience in managing and maintaining VMware (Hypervisor)
• Service‑oriented with effective communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workload under minimal supervision
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent working experience

Essential Tools:

• Ubuntu and Red Hat Linux
• Windows 365 environment

Desirable Tools:

• Alpine Linux
• Gitlab CI, Jenkins
• Docker, Kubernetes
• Terraform, Ansible
• Additional tools as required

Benefits:

• Annual Company Bonus – Based on company performance
• 25 days holiday not including bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Continuous professional development including incentives
• Access to online Udemy training facility to support grade‑specific learning pathways
• Electric car scheme
• Bike to work scheme
• Private health care (BUPA)
• Job well done scheme
• Employer assistance scheme

About Us:

Synoptix was formed in 2011 to provide engineering solutions across various technical industries. We have evolved from a company established and focussed on Systems Thinking principles into an Engineering company providing solutions and services across three key capabilities: Systems, Cyber & InfoSec and Technology. What makes us stand out is how we engage in the crossover areas between these disciplines, combining our strengths to provide a truly bespoke, market‑leading approach. Our engineering competence is bolstered by expertise in commercial, legal, financial and resource, thereby ensuring that we uphold excellence in our product and service offerings.

Please note that due to the nature of our projects we can only accept Sole UK National candidates who will need to be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.

By applying to this position, you are confirming that you consent to the retention of your personal data. Your data is held securely on our own premises and under the terms of the Data Protection Act (2018). It will be treated as confidential, and will not be transferred to any third party, or to any other jurisdiction without your consent. We will not hold any data for any longer than is necessary for us to fulfil our obligations and will remove any data at your written request.