Senior Information Technology System Administrator

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 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, primarily focusing on Windows Server environments and Office 365. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in higher education and be skilled in technical leadership, fostering service improvement within the IT infrastructure team. A hybrid working model allows for flexibility with office attendance.

Qualifications

• Experience in higher education required.
• Proven experience migrating Exchange to Exchange Online.
• Hands-on experience with IT tools and services.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop core IT services in Windows Server environments.
• Provide technical leadership and implement service improvements.
• Administer Microsoft 365 and manage backup/disaster recovery solutions.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Exchange / Exchange Online

Backup systems

Communication

Problem solving

Customer-focused mindset

Hands-on experience with Exchange

Education

Degree in IT

MCSE certification

Tools

Office 365

Azure AD

Citrix

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Senior Information Technology System Administrator, Manchester

Client: Salt

Location: Manchester, 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 focuses on managing and developing core IT services, especially Windows Server Environments, Active Directory, Office 365, and backup/disaster recovery solutions. It 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 from on-premise Exchange 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.

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

If shortlisted, I will provide a set of questions for your responses as part of the application process.

If interested or you know someone suitable, send your CV to [emailprotected].