Senior Information Technology System Administrator

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

Job summary

A leading university in the South of England is seeking a Senior IT Systems Administrator to oversee core IT services, with expertise in Windows environments, Exchange, and Office 365. The position combines technical leadership and service improvement, targeting candidates with experience in higher education and a collaborative, customer-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in migrating Exchange from on-premise to Exchange Online.
• Hands-on experience with Exchange, ADFS or Azure AD.
• Experience in higher education sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop core IT services focusing on Windows Server environments.
• Lead technical initiatives within the IT infrastructure team.
• Implement service improvements and manage disaster recovery processes.

Skills

Microsoft 365 (Office 365)

Exchange / Exchange Online

Backup systems

Problem-solving

Strong communication

ITIL familiarity

Education

Degree in IT or MCSE certification

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Senior Information Technology System Administrator, Norwich

Client: Salt

Location: Norwich, UK

Job Category: Other

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Posted: 04.06.2025

Expiry Date: 19.07.2025

Job Description:

I'm working with a leading University in the South of England who 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 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 working within higher education or proven experience migrating Exchange on-premise to Exchange Online.

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

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

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