Senior Information Technology System Administrator

JR United Kingdom; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the South of England is seeking a Senior IT Systems Administrator to manage Windows Server environments and core IT services. This role involves technical leadership, service improvement, and requires specific experience in Microsoft 365, Exchange migrations, and disaster recovery processes. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a hybrid environment, with two days onsite each week.

Qualifications

• Experience working in higher education is required.
• Proven experience migrating Exchange on-premise to Exchange Online.
• Hands-on with at least 3 relevant technologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop core IT services, focusing on Windows Server environments.
• Provide technical leadership within the IT infrastructure team.
• Implement service improvement strategies.

Skills

Microsoft 365 (Office 365)

Exchange / Exchange Online

Backup systems

Disaster recovery processes

Problem-solving

Strong communication

Customer-focused mindset

Collaborative team player

ITIL familiarity

Education

Degree in IT (or equivalent experience)

MCSE certification

Tools

ADFS

Azure AD

Citrix

Email security

Job description

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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 who are looking for a Senior IT Systems Administrator (Windows).

The role focuses on managing and developing core IT services, with an emphasis on Windows Server Environments, Active Directory, Office 365, and backup/disaster recovery solutions. The position also involves technical leadership and service improvement within the IT infrastructure team.

Must Have Experience:

• Microsoft 365 (Office 365) - administration, support, and development
• Exchange / Exchange Online - proven experience 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 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 3 of the following: Exchange, ADFS, Azure AD, Citrix, Office 365, patching, email security
• Familiarity with ITIL or structured service environments

Please note: 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 if you know someone suitable, send your CV to [emailprotected].