Senior Information Technology System Administrator

JR United Kingdom; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the South of England seeks a Senior IT Systems Administrator (Windows). The role involves managing IT services, especially in Windows environments and Office 365, alongside technical leadership and service enhancements. Ideal candidates will have experience in higher education and demonstrate capabilities in systems administration.

Qualifications

• Experience migrating Exchange from on-premise to Exchange Online.
• Familiarity with ITIL or structured service environments.
• Hands-on experience with Office 365 and backup systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop core IT services focusing on Windows Server Environments and Active Directory.
• Provide technical leadership and support within the IT infrastructure team.
• Implement service improvements and disaster recovery solutions.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Customer Focus

Education

Degree in IT or equivalent experience

MCSE certification

Tools

Office 365

Exchange

ADFS

Azure AD

Citrix

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Lincoln, United Kingdom

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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 that is looking for a Senior IT Systems Administrator (Windows).

The role focuses on managing and developing core IT services, with an emphasis on Windows Server Environments, Active Directory, Office 365, and backup/disaster recovery solutions. The position also involves 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

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 OF 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 supporting statement responses as part of your application.

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