Senior Information Technology System Administrator

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the South of England seeks a Senior IT Systems Administrator to manage core IT services and provide technical leadership. Required expertise includes Microsoft 365 administration, Exchange migration, and strong problem-solving skills. The role offers a hybrid work model and seeks candidates with experience in the higher education sector.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Microsoft 365 administration required.
• Proven ability in migrating from on-premise Exchange to Exchange Online.
• Hands-on experience with disaster recovery processes and backup systems critical.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop core IT services including Windows Server environments.
• Provide technical leadership and drive service improvements across IT infrastructure.
• Collaborate with teams focusing on customer needs and service delivery.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Disaster Recovery

Team Collaboration

Customer-Focused Mindset

Education

Degree in IT or equivalent experience

MCSE certification

Tools

Microsoft 365 (Office 365)

Exchange / Exchange Online

Azure AD

ADFS

Citrix

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Bedford, United Kingdom

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

I'm working with a leading university in the South of England seeking a Senior IT Systems Administrator (Windows).

The role involves managing and developing core IT services, with a focus on Windows Server Environments, Active Directory, Office 365, and backup/disaster recovery solutions. The position also requires providing technical leadership and driving service improvement across the IT infrastructure team.

Must Have Experience:

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

Essentials:

• Strong communication and 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 experience with at least three of the following: Exchange, ADFS, Azure AD, Citrix, Office 365, patching, email security
• Familiarity with ITIL or structured service environments

Please do not apply if you lack experience in higher education or proven experience migrating Exchange on-premise to Exchange Online.

Location: South of England - Hybrid (2 days onsite)

If shortlisted, you will be provided with questions requiring supporting statement responses as part of your application.

If interested or to refer someone, send your CV to [emailprotected]