Senior Information Technology System Administrator

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

Job summary

A leading university in the south of England is seeking a Senior IT Systems Administrator with experience in Windows Server, Active Directory, and Office 365. The role involves managing IT services and includes a hybrid working arrangement requiring 2 days onsite each week. Candidates must demonstrate previous experience in the higher education sector, especially with Exchange migrations.

Qualifications

• MUST HAVE: Experience in Microsoft 365, Exchange migration, and backup/disaster recovery.
• ESSENTIALS: Degree in IT or MCSE; strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on experience with at least three out of several compliance technologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop core IT services in Windows Server environments.
• Provide technical leadership and service improvement within the IT infrastructure team.
• Support Exchange migrations and ensure compliance in higher education.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Degree in IT

MCSE certification

Tools

Microsoft 365

Exchange

Active Directory

Azure AD

Backup systems

ITIL

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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. It also includes 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

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 DO NOT HAVE EXPERIENCE WORKING IN HIGHER EDUCATION OR PROVEN EXPERIENCE MIGRATING EXCHANGE ON-PREMISE TO EXCHANGE ONLINE

Location: South of England - Hybrid, 2 days onsite

If shortlisted, I will provide a set of questions for your supporting statement responses as part of your application.

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