Senior Information Technology System Administrator

JR United Kingdom; Shrewsbury; 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. This position focuses on managing Windows Server Environments and core IT services, emphasizing technical leadership in service improvement. Candidates must possess significant experience with Microsoft 365, Exchange migrations, and have a background in the higher education sector. This hybrid role requires onsite collaboration two days a week, making strong communication a key aspect for success.

Qualifications

• Strong communication & problem-solving skills required.
• Proven experience of migrating Exchange on-premise to Exchange online is a must.
• Experience in the higher education sector is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop core IT services in a hybrid model.
• Provide technical leadership and improve services across the IT infrastructure team.
• Support and develop Microsoft 365 services.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Exchange

Active Directory

Windows Server Environments

Backup and Disaster Recovery

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

Degree in IT

MCSE Certification

Tools

Azure AD

ADFS

Citrix

Job description

Senior Information Technology System Administrator, shrewsbury

Client:

Salt

Location:

shrewsbury, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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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 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.

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? 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 [e-mail]

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Created on 04/06/2025 by JR United Kingdom