Senior Information Technology System Administrator

JR United Kingdom; Oxford; 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 (Windows) to manage and develop core IT services. The role includes technical leadership, with a focus on Windows Server, Active Directory, and Office 365, requiring proven experience and essential education qualifications. This opportunity offers a hybrid work structure, enhancing work-life balance while engaging in vital infrastructure improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in higher education sector required.
• Proven experience migrating Exchange to Exchange Online essential.
• Hands-on experience with at least three systems (Exchange, ADFS, Azure AD, Citrix).

Responsibilities

• Managing and developing core IT services focused on Windows Server Environments and Office 365.
• Providing technical leadership and improving service within the IT team.
• Ensuring backup and disaster recovery processes are in place.

Skills

Microsoft 365 administration

Exchange migration

Backup systems

Disaster recovery processes

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Customer-focused mindset

Education

Degree in IT or equivalent experience

MCSE certification

Tools

Active Directory

Office 365

ADFS

Azure AD

Citrix

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Oxford district, 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 seeking a Senior IT Systems Administrator (Windows).

The role involves managing and developing core IT services, with a focus on Windows Server Environments, Active Directory, Office 365, and backup/disaster recovery solutions. The position also entails 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 on-premise Exchange 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 MIGRATING EXCHANGE ON-PREMISE TO EXCHANGE ONLINE

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

If shortlisted, you will be provided with a set of questions to prepare supporting statement responses for your application.

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