Senior Information Technology System Administrator

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

Job summary

A leading University in the South of England is seeking a Senior IT Systems Administrator. This role focuses on Windows Server, Active Directory, and Office 365 management, requiring strong technical leadership and collaborative skills. The position offers hybrid working with a requirement for 2 days onsite weekly.

Qualifications

• Experience working in or with the higher education sector.
• Proven experience migrating Exchange on-premise to Exchange Online.
• Hands-on experience with at least three core technologies required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop core IT services, focusing on Windows Server and Office 365.
• Provide technical leadership and drive service improvement within the IT infrastructure team.
• Administer backup and disaster recovery solutions.

Skills

Microsoft 365 (Office 365)

Exchange / Exchange Online

Backup systems

Disaster recovery processes

Strong communication

Problem-solving skills

Ability to explain technical concepts

Collaborative team player

Customer-focused mindset

Familiarity with ITIL

Education

Degree in IT (or equivalent experience)

MCSE certification

Tools

Exchange

ADFS

Azure AD

Citrix

Patching

Email security

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04.06.2025

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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, especially 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

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

NOTE: 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 work with 2 days onsite

Application process: Shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit supporting statement responses to a set of questions.

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