Senior Information Technology System Administrator

JR United Kingdom; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading University in the South of England seeks a Senior IT Systems Administrator with expertise in Windows environments, Exchange, and a strong understanding of higher education sector workflows. This hybrid role emphasizes technical leadership and service improvement, targeting candidates with proven skills in Microsoft technologies and customer-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience migrating on-premise Exchange to Exchange Online.
• Hands-on experience with at least 3 of the following: Exchange, ADFS, Azure AD, Citrix, Office 365.
• Familiarity with ITIL or structured service environments.

Responsibilities

• Managing and developing core IT services.
• Providing technical leadership within the IT infrastructure team.
• Overseeing backup and disaster recovery solutions.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Team Collaboration

Customer-Focused Mindset

Education

Degree in IT or equivalent experience

MCSE certification

Tools

Microsoft 365

Exchange

Backup Systems

Active Directory

Azure AD

Citrix

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Derby, 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 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 on-premise Exchange to Exchange Online
• Backup systems and disaster recovery processes
• Experience working in or with the higher education sector

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• 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 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 DO NOT APPLY IF YOU LACK EXPERIENCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION OR MIGRATING EXCHANGE ON-PREMISE TO EXCHANGE ONLINE

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

Note: If shortlisted, you will be asked to submit supporting statement responses to a set of questions.

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