Senior Information Technology System Administrator

JR United Kingdom; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the South of England seeks a Senior IT Systems Administrator with expertise in Windows Server and Microsoft 365. This hybrid role involves managing critical IT services, providing technical leadership, and implementing service improvements. The successful candidate will have experience in the higher education sector and a strong technical background.

Qualifications

• Experience in higher education sector required.
• Must have proven experience migrating Exchange on-premise to Exchange Online.
• Hands-on experience with at least three relevant technologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop core IT services in Windows Server environments.
• Provide technical leadership and service improvement.
• Oversee backup and disaster recovery solutions.

Skills

Microsoft 365 administration

Exchange administration

Backup systems

Disaster recovery processes

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to explain technical concepts

Team collaboration

Customer-focused mindset

Familiarity with ITIL

Education

Degree in IT or equivalent experience

MCSE certification

Tools

Windows Server

Active Directory

Azure AD

Citrix

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Senior Information Technology System Administrator, Stevenage

Client: Salt

Location: Stevenage, South of England

Job Category: Other

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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 from on-premise Exchange to Exchange Online
• Backup systems and disaster recovery processes
• Experience working in or with the higher education sector

Essential Skills:

• 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

Important: 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 questions requiring supporting statements as part of your application.

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