Senior Information Technology System Administrator

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the South of England is seeking a Senior IT Systems Administrator to manage and enhance core IT services, focusing on Windows Server, Active Directory, and backup solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and collaborative skills, with proven experience in the higher education sector and a background in Microsoft 365 administration.

Qualifications

• Proven experience migrating Exchange on-premise to Exchange Online.
• Experience in the higher education sector required.
• Hands-on experience with at least 3 listed tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop core IT services in Windows Server Environments.
• Provide technical leadership and improve IT infrastructure services.
• Ensure backup and disaster recovery solutions are effective.

Skills

Microsoft 365 (Office 365)

Exchange

Backup systems

Disaster recovery processes

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in IT or equivalent experience

MCSE certification

Tools

Azure AD

Citrix

ADFS

Email security

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Senior Information Technology System Administrator, Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire

Client: Salt

Location: Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 04.06.2025

Expiry Date: 19.07.2025

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 - proven experience 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 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 do not have experience working within 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 you to submit supporting statement responses as part of your application.

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