Senior Information Technology System Administrator

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

Job summary

A leading university in the South of England seeks a Senior IT Systems Administrator focusing on managing Windows Server environments and leading IT services. The role requires expertise in Microsoft 365, Exchange migration, and experience in higher education, offering a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• Proven experience migrating Exchange on-premise to Exchange Online.
• Experience working in or with the higher education sector.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop core IT services.
• Provide technical leadership across the IT infrastructure team.
• Oversee backup and disaster recovery solutions.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Exchange / Exchange Online

Backup systems

Disaster recovery processes

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to explain technical concepts

Collaborative team player

Customer-focused mindset

Education

Degree in IT or equivalent experience

MCSE certification

Tools

Exchange

ADFS

Azure AD

Citrix

Office 365

Patching

Email security

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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 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]