Senior Information Technology System Administrator

JR United Kingdom; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading University in the South of England is seeking a Senior IT Systems Administrator to manage core IT services with a focus on Windows environments and Office 365. This hybrid role requires strong communication skills and involves technical leadership within the IT infrastructure team. Ideal candidates must have experience in the higher education sector and proven experience with Microsoft 365 and disaster recovery processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in higher education sector required.
• Hands-on experience with Exchange, ADFS, Azure AD, and Office 365 necessary.
• Must be able to explain technical concepts to non-technical users.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop core IT services focusing on Windows Server Environments and Active Directory.
• Technical leadership and service improvement within IT infrastructure team.
• Develop and implement backup and disaster recovery solutions.

Skills

Microsoft 365 (Office 365)

Exchange / Exchange Online

Backup systems

Disaster recovery processes

Communication

Problem-solving

Collaborative team player

Customer-focused mindset

Education

Degree in IT or equivalent experience

MCSE certification

Tools

Active Directory

Azure AD

Citrix

ITIL

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Senior Information Technology System Administrator, Peterborough

Client: Salt

Location: Peterborough, 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, with an emphasis on 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 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 note: 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, you will be provided with questions requiring supporting statement responses as part of your application.

If interested or if you know someone suitable, send your CV to [email protected]