Senior Information Technology System Administrator

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

Job summary

A leading University in the South of England seeks a Senior IT Systems Administrator focused on managing Windows Server environments and enhancing IT services. The role offers hybrid work and requires experience in Microsoft 365 and higher education. Candidates should possess strong problem-solving skills and relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Proven experience migrating Exchange on-premise to Exchange Online.
• Experience working in or with the higher education sector.
• Hands-on experience with three of Exchange, ADFS, Azure AD, Citrix, or email security.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop core IT services in Windows Server environments.
• Provide technical leadership and service improvement within the team.
• Administer Microsoft 365 and manage backup/disaster recovery solutions.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Backup systems

Disaster recovery processes

Strong communication

Problem-solving skills

Customer-focused mindset

Education

Degree in IT

MCSE certification

Tools

Exchange

ADFS

Azure AD

Citrix

Office 365

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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 is looking for a Senior IT Systems Administrator (Windows).

The role focuses on managing and developing core IT services, emphasizing 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 & 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 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 shortlisted, 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 or know someone who might be, send your CV to [emailprotected]