Senior Information Technology System Administrator

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

Job summary

A leading university in the South of England is seeking a Senior Information Technology System Administrator to manage core IT services and drive improvements within their IT infrastructure team. The role involves technical leadership in a hybrid work environment, focusing on Microsoft and backup solutions. Candidates are expected to have significant experience in Office 365 and the higher education sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in higher education sector is a must.
• Proven experience migrating on-premise Exchange to Exchange Online.
• Hands-on experience with Office 365 and backup systems required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop core IT services focusing on Windows Server Environments.
• Provide technical leadership within the IT infrastructure team.
• Drive service improvement in the IT operations.

Skills

Microsoft 365 (Office 365)

Exchange / Exchange Online

Backup systems and disaster recovery

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in IT or equivalent experience

MCSE certification

Tools

ADFS

Azure AD

Citrix

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Senior Information Technology System Administrator, Woking

Client: Salt

Location: Woking, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 04.06.2025

Expiry Date: 19.07.2025

Job Description:

We are 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 requires providing technical leadership and driving 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

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

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, you will be provided with questions to which you must submit supporting statements as part of your application.

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