Senior Information Technology System Administrator

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

Job summary

A leading University in the South of England seeks a Senior IT Systems Administrator to manage IT services with a focus on Windows environments. Candidates should have experience in the higher education sector, strong communication skills, and be adept in technologies like Office 365 and Exchange. Opportunities for hybrid work available, combining on-site and remote capabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in higher education sector preferred.
• Hands-on experience with Exchange, Office 365, and ITIL familiarity required.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop core IT services focusing on Windows Server Environments.
• Provide technical leadership and improve services within the IT infrastructure team.
• Handle backup solutions and disaster recovery processes.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

Degree in IT or equivalent experience

MCSE certification

Tools

Microsoft 365

Exchange Online

Active Directory

Azure AD

Citrix

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Senior Information Technology System Administrator, Plymouth

Client:

Salt

Location:

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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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 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 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 supporting statement responses.

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