Senior Information Technology System Administrator

JR United Kingdom; High Wycombe; 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 core IT services with a focus on Windows Server and Office 365. This hybrid role requires experience in the higher education sector and proven skills in Exchange migrations. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a customer-focused mindset, along with a relevant degree or certification.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Exchange, ADFS, Azure AD, Citrix.
• Experience in higher education sector required.
• Familiarity with structured service environments (ITIL).

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop core IT services with emphasis on Windows Server.
• Lead technical improvements across IT infrastructure team.
• Migrate Exchange on-premise to Exchange online.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Exchange Online

Backup systems

Disaster recovery

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

ITIL familiarity

Education

Degree in IT

MCSE certification

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Salt

Location:

high wycombe, United Kingdom

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Other

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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]