Senior Information Technology System Administrator

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the South of England is looking for a Senior IT Systems Administrator to manage and develop core IT services. The ideal candidate will have proven experience with Microsoft technologies and expertise in higher education. The role involves technical leadership and service improvement in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• MUST have experience developing services in Microsoft 365, Exchange migrations.
• Strong communication skills and ability to simplify technical concepts for non-technical users.
• Experience in higher education sector required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop core IT services focusing on Windows Server and backup solutions.
• Provide technical leadership for IT infrastructure improvements.
• Collaborate within the IT infrastructure team.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

Degree in IT or equivalent experience

MCSE certification

Tools

Microsoft 365

Exchange / Exchange Online

Active Directory

Backup systems

ITIL

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Salt

Location:

leeds, west yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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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 [e-mail]

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Created on 04/06/2025 by JR United Kingdom