Senior Information Technology System Administrator

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

Job summary

A leading university in the South of England is seeking a Senior Information Technology System Administrator to manage core IT services, focusing on Windows and Microsoft 365 environments. The role demands experience in the higher education sector and a proven track record in Exchange migrations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience migrating Exchange on-premise to Exchange Online.
• Experience in the higher education sector.
• Hands-on experience with at least three of the following: Exchange, ADFS, Azure AD, Citrix, Office 365.

Responsibilities

• Managing and developing core IT services focused on Windows Server Environments and Active Directory.
• Providing technical leadership and service improvement within the IT infrastructure team.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Exchange

Backup systems

Windows Server

Active Directory

problem-solving skills

communication skills

Education

Degree in IT or equivalent

MCSE certification

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Senior Information Technology System Administrator, Ipswich

Client: Salt

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

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 04.06.2025

Expiry Date: 19.07.2025

Job Description:

We are 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. The position 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 Exchange on-premise to Exchange Online
• Backup systems and disaster recovery processes
• Experience working in or with the higher education sector

Essential Skills:

• 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 lack experience in higher education or proven experience migrating Exchange on-premise to Exchange Online.

If interested, send your CV to [emailprotected].