System Administrator

Randstad Technologies; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for an experienced System Administrator for a contract role in the UK. The position focuses on maintaining service reliability and efficiency across a complex hybrid environment. Candidates should have expertise in Windows and Linux server administration, strong networking skills, and experience with automation tools. The contract offers a pay rate of £500 to £550 Inside IR35 for a duration of 6 months.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Windows and Linux server administration.
• Strong command of DDI services, Firewalls, and VPNs.
• Ability to drive automation using PowerShell.

Responsibilities

• Provide final escalation support and root cause analysis for complex issues.
• Manage operations and maintenance in a hybrid environment.
• Implement and test advanced Disaster Recovery and Backup solutions.
• Collaborate with managed services providers for continuous improvement.

Skills

Windows server administration

Linux server administration

Networking services (DDI, Firewalls, VPNs)

Entra ID or similar IAM tools

Active Directory

SSO

PowerShell automation

Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform)

Job description

Overview

System Administrator

£500 Inside IR35

Contract Role (6 Months)

London Based / Sheffield Baed

A high profiled client is seeking an experienced System Administrator to join their infrastructure team. This is a pivotal role focusing on maintaining exceptional service reliability, security, and efficiency across a complex, business-critical hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• As a System Administrator you will be the expert in providing final escalation support and performing root cause analysis for complex issues. The core focus of the role will be
• managing all operations and maintenance across a hybrid environment, across a hybrid setting, managing systems from foundational IaaS to platform and software services (PaaS/SaaS) alongside local infrastructure.
• Data resilience by implementing and testing advanced Disaster Recovery (DR) and Backup solutions
• collaborating closely with managed services providers on strategic projects to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Windows and Linux server administration.
• Strong command of core networking services: DDI (DNS/DHCP), Firewalls, and VPNs.
• Proficiency in administering Entra ID (or similar IAM tools), Active Directory, and SSO.
• Demonstrated ability to drive automation using PowerShell and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform.

Contract details

£500 to £550 Inside IR35 Contract Role (6 Months) London Based / Sheffield Baed

How to apply

If this seems of interest to you then please apply directly to the AD or send your Cv to

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.