Senior IT Systems Administrator

Akkodis; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis is partnering with a leading industrial sector provider in Middlesbrough to recruit a Senior IT Systems Administrator. You will join the in‑house team to manage and optimise Microsoft-based infrastructure, cloud services and enterprise systems, delivering third‑line support and subject‑matter expertise across the organisation.

Key responsibilities include administering Azure/Entra and Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Windows Server and a 600+ server estate, ensuring patches, monitoring

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure/Entra and Microsoft 365 administration.
• Extensive knowledge of Windows Server environments, Active Directory, DNS and DHCP.
• Experience supporting Microsoft RDS/AVD and Exchange environments.
• Proven Systems Administration experience.
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support Microsoft Azure/Entra, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Windows Server and enterprise infrastructure platforms.
• Manage and maintain a global server estate of 600+ servers, ensuring systems are patched, monitored and operating efficiently.
• Provide 3rd line technical support, troubleshooting complex hardware, software and infrastructure issues.

Skills

Azure/Entra

Microsoft 365 administration

Active Directory

Windows Server

RDS/AVD

Exchange

DNS/DHCP

Troubleshooting

Communication

Tools

Azure

Entra

Microsoft 365

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

Exchange

RDS

AVD

Job description

Senior IT Systems Administrator

£33,000 - £38,000

Middlesbrough

Our client is a leading provider, and a massive name in the industrial sector. They are looking for an experienced 3rd line systems administrator to come in and hit the ground running and join their growing in-house team in Middlesbrough.

You will be responsible for the administration and optimisation of Microsoft-based infrastructure, cloud services and enterprise systems, providing third-line support and technical expertise across the organisation. You'll work closely with ICT teams and business stakeholders to ensure systems remain secure, reliable and performant while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Role Overview:

• Administer and support Microsoft Azure/Entra, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Windows Server and enterprise infrastructure platforms.
• Manage and maintain a global server estate of 600+ servers, ensuring systems are patched, monitored and operating efficiently.
• Provide 3rd line technical support, troubleshooting complex hardware, software and infrastructure issues.

What You Will Need:

• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure/Entra and Microsoft 365 administration.
• Extensive knowledge of Windows Server environments, Active Directory, DNS and DHCP.
• Experience supporting Microsoft RDS/AVD and Exchange environments.
• Proven Systems Administration experience.
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure.

Akkodis exists to connect the smartest people and brightest businesses to the opportunities they need to thrive. We're a Global leader in professional solutions for IT, Engineering and Life Sciences.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.