System Administrator

Russell Taylor Group Ltd; Willerby; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based IT company is looking for a Systems Administrator / Developer to manage servers and networks while developing internal solutions using Python and SQL. The role offers a salary up to £35,000, 25 days holiday, and a 37-hour workweek in an office-based environment. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in a Windows Server setting, knowledge of networking, and programming skills. This position allows you to make a genuine impact in a team-oriented setting.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

5% pension scheme

08:30-17:00 Monday to Thursday, 08:30-13:30 Friday

Qualifications

• Experience managing and maintaining servers, networks, firewalls, and IT infrastructure.
• Proficient in developing internal business solutions using Python and SQL.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and network issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain servers, networks, and core IT infrastructure.
• Monitor system performance, security, backups, and storage.
• Support and improve the IT service desk function.

Skills

Strong experience in a Windows Server environment

Knowledge of Active Directory, Entra, networking and VLANs

Programming experience with Python and SQL

Working knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript

Experience with PowerShell, Power BI / DAX and M365

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Education

Computer Science, IT or related degree (or equivalent experience)

Tools

ERP systems

Crystal Reports

Job description

Systems Administrator / Developer

Hull - Office based

Do you enjoy owning IT systems end to end rather than just firefighting tickets?

Are you comfortable switching between infrastructure support and hands‑on development work?

Looking for a stable, office-based role where your technical input actually matters?

What's in it for you

• Up to £35,000 basic salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 5% pension scheme
• 37-hour week
• 08:30-17:00 Monday to Thursday
• 08:30-13:30 Friday
• Fully office based

What will you be doing?

• Managing and maintaining servers, networks, firewalls and core IT infrastructure
• Monitoring system performance, security, backups and storage
• Diagnosing and resolving hardware, software and network issues
• Developing internal business solutions using Python, SQL and web technologies
• Managing user accounts, permissions and group policies
• Supporting and improving the IT service desk function
• Producing reports and working with ERP systems
• Maintaining documentation, IT policies and security standards (ISO27001 / Cyber Essentials)
• Supporting new starters with system access and inductions

Where you'll be doing it

You'll be joining a UK-based business with an established internal IT function. The role is hands‑on and varied, covering infrastructure, support and development work in a professional office environment.

What you'll need

• Strong experience in a Windows Server environment
• Knowledge of Active Directory, Entra, networking and VLANs
• Programming experience with Python and SQL
• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript
• Experience with PowerShell, Power BI / DAX and M365
• Experience producing Crystal Reports and working with ERP systems
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• A Computer Science, IT or related degree (or equivalent experience)

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Important Information

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