Network Administrator

Whyte and Mackay; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Competitive pension

Product allowance

35 days annual leave

Enhanced family friendly policies

Job summary

Whyte and Mackay is recruiting a Network Administrator to secure and improve our core IT infrastructure from Head Office in Glasgow with hybrid working (minimum 2 days in office). The role reports to the Head of Business Systems and involves managing network, storage, and cloud platforms, plus cyber security initiatives across sites.

The successful candidate will maintain VMware DR, VxRail, Microsoft 365 and Entra ID, while supporting MXDR and audits.

Qualifications

• Hands-on admin experience with Windows Server in business-critical environments.
• Experience with hyper-converged infrastructure and cloud disaster recovery.
• Strong networking knowledge incl. Meraki, DNS, DHCP, VLANs and firewalls.
• Experience administering Microsoft 365 and Entra ID, with hybrid services.
• Knowledge of Exchange, SQL Server, and reporting.
• PowerShell scripting and automation capability.
• Understanding of cyber security, vulnerability management and MXDR.
• Awareness of Cyber Essentials Plus and ITGC controls.
• Vendor certifications or equivalent practical experience are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Administer, secure and improve core IT infrastructure, network and backup platforms.
• Act as escalation point for complex infrastructure and security issues.
• Maintain VxRail, VMware DR and disaster recovery, ensuring resilience.
• Manage network infrastructure, including Meraki, DNS, DHCP, VLANs and firewalls.
• Administer Microsoft 365, Entra ID and hybrid services.
• Support Exchange and SQL Server environments and reporting.
• Contribute to cyber security activities and audits.
• Develop PowerShell automation to improve operations.
• Provide escalation support to Service Desk and document fixes.
• Collaborate on infrastructure and security projects with partners.

Education

Microsoft Certification

Cisco Certification

VMware Certification

Security Certification

Tools

Cisco Meraki

Microsoft 365

Entra ID / Azure AD

SQL Server

PowerShell

Job description

Job Title: Network Administrator

Function: Finance

Location: Head Office, Glasgow - Hybrid Working - Minimum of 2 days per week in the office.

Job Level: (Internal Reference Only) 4

Contract: Full Time / Permanent

Role Reports to: Head of Business Systems

Date vacancy will close: Friday, 25th September 2026. Where we receive high numbers of applications we may close vacancies early.

Who we are

Born in Glasgow, made in Scotland and enjoyed around the world. Whyte and Mackay is home to a collection of multi-award-winning global whisky brands led by The Dalmore, Fettercairn, Jura and Tamnavulin. Our mission is to be a driving force in whisky, renowned for building brands that stand-out. Enabled by our brilliant community of 675 colleagues, reaching across 17 countries and counting. We're led by our values, continuing to grow and invest and looking for great talent to join our brilliant community. Ready to hear more?

What the opportunity looks like

Administers, secures and continuously improves the organisation's core IT infrastructure, network services, cloud platforms and backup and disaster recovery solutions, in line with company security standards, compliance obligations and IT operational procedures, so that business-critical systems remain secure, resilient and available to all company locations.

The role acts as a technical escalation point for complex infrastructure, network and security issues and contributes to the delivery of infrastructure, cyber security and business technology projects.

• Administer, maintain and continuously improve the server, virtualisation, storage, backup and disaster recovery platforms, including the VxRail hyper-converged infrastructure and VMware Disaster Recovery, so that resilience and business continuity requirements are consistently met.

• Manage and support the network infrastructure – including Cisco Meraki, switching, routing, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, firewalls, voice services and site connectivity – to deliver secure, reliable and performant connectivity across all sites.

• Administer and maintain the Microsoft 365 and Entra ID (Azure AD) environment, including identity management, access controls and hybrid services, ensuring access is granted and governed in line with security policy.

• Manage and support Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft 365 messaging services, and administer SQL Server environments, providing database and reporting support where required.

• Support cyber security activity in consultation with the Head of Business Systems – including vulnerability remediation, security reviews and hardening – to reduce technical risk across the estate.

• Own the day-to-day relationship with the Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR) provider, co-ordinating the investigation, escalation and remediation of security events through to closure.

• Contribute to internal and external audit and compliance activity, including Cyber Essentials Plus and ITGC, by providing evidence, remediating findings and maintaining accurate technical documentation and operational procedures.

• Develop and maintain PowerShell automation to improve operational efficiency, reporting and routine system administration.

• Provide technical escalation support to the Service Desk, taking ownership of complex incidents through to resolution and feeding fixes back into knowledge and process documentation.

• Participate in infrastructure, cyber security and business technology projects, working with internal colleagues, vendors and support partners to ensure successful delivery and clean transition into support.

Skills and experience that will help you be a success

For this role we're looking for:

• Demonstrable hands-on experience administering Windows Server, virtualisation, storage, backup and disaster recovery platforms in a business-critical environment.

• Practical knowledge of hyper-converged infrastructure (e.g. VxRail) and cloud-based disaster recovery services.

• Strong networking knowledge covering switching, routing, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, firewalls, VPN and site connectivity, ideally including Cisco Meraki.

• Experience administering Microsoft 365 and Entra ID (Azure AD), including identity, access management and hybrid services.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Exchange / Microsoft 365 messaging and of SQL Server administration and reporting.

• Scripting and automation capability, particularly PowerShell.

• Understanding of cyber security principles, vulnerability management, endpoint and detection tooling, and working with a managed detection and response provider.

• Familiarity with audit and compliance frameworks such as Cyber Essentials Plus and IT General Controls.

• Relevant technical qualifications or vendor certifications (for example Microsoft, Cisco/Meraki, VMware or security certifications) are desirable; equivalent practical experience will be considered.

• A strong understanding of how technology enables business operations, and the ability to deliver reliable, secure and scalable IT services.

Why join us

We offer a competitive salary, bonus package, life assurance, competitive pension, excellent product allowance, 35 days annual leave, plus enhanced family friendly policies. Our Rewards &Benefits page has further information.