Senior IT Systems Administrator

Evote; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior IT Systems Administrator to enhance its IT infrastructure. This role involves managing and troubleshooting a growing Windows server environment, ensuring seamless application deployment, and maintaining operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT services, excellent troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and offers numerous benefits, including a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Health Insurance

Private Dental Care Scheme

Wellbeing support

Career progression opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Free onsite parking

Subsidized restaurant

Team events and recognition awards

Qualifications

• Experience in managing Windows server infrastructure.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and knowledge of IT frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and implement Windows Server components for optimal performance.
• Provide IT systems support and operational services.

Skills

Microsoft Windows Server

Troubleshooting

Networking (IPv4, VPN, VLAN)

Virtualization (VMware)

ITIL

Documentation

Communication Skills

Agile Mindset

Education

BSc in relevant field

Tools

VMware

ITSM tools

Job description

We have a great opportunity for an experienced Senior IT Systems Administrator to join our IT Teams based at our campus in Abingdon, UK.

Role:

Senior IT Systems Administrator

Job Type:

Permanent

Location:

Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin Campus, Abingdon, UK

Salary:

Competitive salary plus excellent company benefits

Hours:

40 hours per week Monday to Friday

About Us:

Aptuit is a member company of Evotec, a global Pharmaceutical business. Evotec covers all activities from target-to-clinic to meet the industry’s need for innovation and efficiency in drug discovery and development. The Company has established a unique position by assembling top-class scientific experts and integrating state-of-the-art technologies as well as substantial experience and expertise in key therapeutic areas including neuronal diseases, diabetes and complications of diabetes, pain and inflammation, oncology, infectious diseases, respiratory diseases, and fibrosis. For additional information, please visit www.evotec.com and follow us on Twitter @Evotec.

Main Scope of Role:

The Senior IT Systems Administrator is responsible for managing, maintaining, and troubleshooting our expanding Windows server infrastructure and application platforms. They ensure the smooth deployment and operation of applications, including the lifecycle of the operating system and core IT software such as Anti-malware, backup clients deployed on Evotec's infrastructure. This includes the delivery of, administration, running, diagnosing, log checking, and troubleshooting of these environments and application platforms.

Principal Responsibilities:

1. Maintain and implement Microsoft Windows Server Environment components to ensure optimal performance.
2. Provide IT systems support and operational services, ensuring the company's systems are performing correctly.
3. Participate in project teams and drive core components to implement new IT systems and services.
4. Provide in-depth troubleshooting of the company's IT services.
5. Develop and improve detailed process and procedure documentation to support IT operations and proactively make recommendations for process improvements.
6. Prepare and maintain technical documentation including system builds, configurations, startup/shutdown procedures, and Technical How To's (THTs).
7. Respond to tickets and automated system alerts and logs, working within an ITSM tool and ensuring change management is followed as needed.
8. Proactively ensure high availability of Windows server platforms by applying patches, monitoring performance, identifying issues, and implementing fixes.
9. Take ownership of ITSD implementation tasks, monitor work in progress, and coordinate with other ITSD teams to ensure timely completion.

Technical Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications:

• Comprehensive knowledge of providing IT services within a Directory-enabled environment.
• High working knowledge of Microsoft server platforms (2019, 2022).
• Knowledge of IPv4 networking, subnets, routing, VPN, and VLANs.
• Experience with virtualization (VMware), storage NAS and SAN, and backup technologies.
• Adherence to global processes such as change management.
• Support for core IT software like Anti-malware.
• Ability to support creation, maintenance, and adherence to global policies and procedures.
• Experience maintaining asset inventories.
• Ability to produce and follow detailed technical documentation.
• Experience in regulated environments (ISO27001, GxP) is beneficial.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and task planning abilities.
• Knowledge of IT frameworks such as ITIL, Kanban, Lean IT, or Agile.
• Knowledge of Linux is beneficial.

Soft Skills and Qualifications:

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, supporting junior team members.
• Good communication skills in English and the local language.
• Enthusiasm, self-motivation, flexibility, and quick learning ability.
• Interpersonal skills to influence and motivate others.
• BSc or equivalent in a relevant field, with substantial IT experience.
• Agile mindset: capable of managing conflicting priorities and adapting to change.

Company Benefits Include:

• Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing up to 30 days with tenure
• Private Health Insurance for employees and families
• Private Dental Care Scheme
• Health Insurance covering 75% of base salary after qualifying period
• Wellbeing support and counseling services
• Career progression opportunities and professional development
• Participation in Company Bonus Scheme (discretionary)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Refer a friend scheme, team events, recognition awards, and more

Additional Perks:

• Free onsite parking
• Subsidized restaurant
• Excellent transport links and shuttle service from Didcot train station
• Outdoor activities and annual events at Milton Park

FR: Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité, Evotec étudie, à compétences égales, toutes les candidatures, y compris celles des personnes en situation de handicap.

ENG: In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.