System Administrator

Cintra HR & Payroll Services Ltd; North East; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading payroll solutions provider in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks a System Administrator to manage Azure and AWS infrastructure and support users directly. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in Microsoft technologies and strong endpoint management skills. Competitive compensation and generous benefits including flexible working options and a health cash plan are offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company paid sick leave

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Interest free Travel Loan scheme

Subsidised Parking Permit

Paid leave for Reserve Forces Duties

Annual office party

Free breakfast items

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Microsoft Azure, Windows Server, and Microsoft 365.
• Strong endpoint management skills across Intune and Kandji.
• Working knowledge of AWS and SQL Server processes.

Responsibilities

• Support users directly via tickets and manage infrastructure across Azure and AWS.
• Contribute to a resilient, secure IT environment.
• Take ownership and deliver quality support.

Skills

Microsoft Azure

Windows Server

Microsoft 365

Intune

Kandji

AWS

SQL Server

Networking fundamentals

Job description

System Administrator

Application Deadline: 19 September 2025

Department: IT

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Reporting To: Lead System Administrator

Compensation: £40,000 - £50,000 / year

Description

Cintra, part of the PSSG, is a fast paced and fast-growing company with our award winning software providing payroll solutions for over 1500 clients. We’re looking for a Systems Administrator to support users directly via tickets, manage infrastructure across Azure and AWS, and contribute to a resilient, secure IT environment.

We strategically invest in our employees, giving our workforce the learning opportunities they need to keep moving forwards in their careers. We offer continuous employee training to keep knowledge fresh, skills sharp and develop confidence.

You can find our modern offices situated within Hoults Yard on the edge of the Ouseburn Valley with its flourishing creative networks, abundant local heritage and lively social scene. Hoults Yard is a vibrant community which includes quirky cafés, leisure facilities, and other local businesses.

About the opportunity

Reporting to the Lead Systems Administrator, your responsibilities will span cloud and on-prem systems, endpoint management across Windows and macOS, and supporting SQL Server resilience. You’ll be expected to take ownership, work efficiently, and consistently deliver quality support and systems administration.

About you

You’ll bring proven experience with Microsoft Azure, Windows Server, and Microsoft 365, along with strong endpoint management skills across Intune and Kandji. Confident in troubleshooting and documentation, you understand networking fundamentals and can manage tickets effectively within an ITSM tool. With working knowledge of AWS and SQL Server processes, you’re proactive, reliable, and calm under pressure. Collaborative by nature, you thrive in both user support and infrastructure work, and you’re committed to developing your technical skills while contributing to a resilient IT environment.

What’s in it for me?

At Cintra we know our employees are our biggest asset and an investment in them is an investment into the company. As standard we offer:

• Holiday entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays (pro rata part time)
• Company paid sick leave (after qualifying period)
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements (after qualifying period and by agreement)
• Employee Assistance Programme providing a confidential support network offering expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7
• Company paid Health Cash Plan providing cover for everyday healthcare costs including dental treatment and eye tests (taxable benefit)
• Cycle to Work scheme offering considerable tax savings and spreading the cost of bike purchase over 12 months (after probation)
• Interest free Travel Loan scheme (after probation)
• Subsidised Parking Permit at Hoults Yard
• Paid leave for Reserve Forces Duties
• Annual office party
• Free breakfast items