Senior Information Technology System Administrator

JR United Kingdom; Nottingham; 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 oversee and enhance its core IT services. The role emphasizes managing Windows Server environments and Active Directory, along with key responsibilities in technical leadership and service improvement. Ideal candidates should have proven experience working within higher education and strong skills in Microsoft 365 and Exchange migration.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in higher education environment required.
• Experience migrating Exchange on-premise to Exchange online mandatory.
• Hands-on knowledge of key IT systems including Exchange, ADFS, Azure AD.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop core IT services focused on Windows Server and Active Directory.
• Provide technical leadership and improve IT infrastructure services.
• Support and develop Microsoft 365 applications and backup systems.

Skills

Microsoft 365 (Office 365)

Exchange / Exchange Online

Backup systems

Disaster recovery processes

Strong communication

Problem-solving skills

ITIL

Technical concept explanation

Education

Degree in IT or equivalent experience

MCSE certification

Tools

Active Directory

ADFS

Azure AD

Citrix

Email security

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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 [emailprotected]