Senior Information Technology System Administrator

JR United Kingdom; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading University in the South of England is seeking a Senior IT Systems Administrator focused on Windows Server, Active Directory, and Office 365. The role requires strong communication skills, IT sector experience, particularly in higher education, and technical leadership abilities. This hybrid position offers flexibility, asking for a candidate with proven expertise in managing IT services and staff support.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in migrating Exchange from on-premise to Exchange Online needed.
• Experience within higher education sector is essential.
• Hands-on with at least 3 technologies including Exchange, Office 365, and ADFS.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop core IT services focusing on Windows Server and Office 365.
• Provide technical leadership and service improvement within the IT infrastructure team.
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical users to enhance IT services.

Skills

Microsoft 365 Administration

Exchange Online Migration

Backup and Disaster Recovery

Communication

Problem Solving

Customer Focused

ITIL Familiarity

Education

Degree in IT or equivalent experience

MCSE Certification

Tools

Active Directory

Azure AD

Citrix

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Posted:

04.06.2025

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19.07.2025

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Job Description:

I'm working with a leading University in the South of England who are looking for a Senior IT Systems Administrator (Windows).

The role is focused on managing and developing core IT services, with a strong emphasis on Windows Server Environments, Active Directory, Office 365, and backup/ disaster recovery solutions. The position also plays a key part in technical leadership and service improvement across the IT infrastructure team.

? MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE:

• Microsoft 365 (Office 365) - admin, support, and development
• Exchange / Exchange Online -must have proven experience of migrating Exchange on-premise to Exchange online
• Backup systems and disaster recovery processes
• ***Experience working in or with the higher education sector***

? ESSENTIALS:

• Strong communication & problem-solving skills
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users
• Collaborative team player with a customer-focused mindset
• Degree in IT (or equivalent experience) or MCSE certification
• Hands-on with at least 3: Exchange, ADFS, Azure AD, Citrix, Office 365, patching, email security
• Familiarity with ITIL or structured service environments#

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE EXPERIENCE WORKING WITHIN HIGHER EDUCATION OR PROVEN EXPERIENCE OF MIGRATING EXCHANGE ON PREMISE TO EXCHANGE ONLINE

Location: South of England- Hybrid 2 days onsite

If you are shortlisted for the role, I will provide a set of questions for which you'll need to submit supporting statement responses as part of your application.

If you're interested in the role or know someone who might be, send your CV to [emailprotected]