System Architect & Systems Administrator

Talent; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An IT consulting firm based in Edinburgh seeks a System Architect & Systems Administrator with Baseline Clearance. The role involves developing innovative systems infrastructure solutions for Microsoft and Linux environments, including implementing Crowdstrike anti-virus software and automated OS patching. Candidates should have strong skills in system administration and backup solution design. Experience with relevant tools like Microsoft SCCM is preferred.

Qualifications

• Baseline Clearance is required.
• Experience with infrastructure solution design.
• Ability to document procedures and checklists.

Responsibilities

• Develop systems infrastructure and proofs of concept.
• Establish best practices for solution design and management.
• Install and upgrade anti-virus software on systems.

Skills

Systems infrastructure development

Microsoft ICT systems

Linux ICT systems

Crowdstrike anti-virus software

Automated OS patching

Backup solutions design

Tools

Microsoft SCCM

WSUS

Redhat Satellite

Commvault

NAS

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System Architect & Systems Administrator, Edinburgh

Client: Talent

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 9709c04a34d0

Job Views: 13

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

Do you have a Baseline Clearance and want to work within defence? This might be the perfect opportunity for you!

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Key Skills and Experience for the System Architect:

• Provide innovative input for the development of systems infrastructure, proving these through demonstrations and proofs of concept.
• Establish best practices for systems infrastructure solution design, development, integration, deployment, and management, including relevant management tools.
• Ensure designs meet local requirements and are scaled appropriately for environment size and criticality.
• Architect solutions for Microsoft and Linux ICT systems deployment of Crowdstrike anti-virus software.
• Design automated operating system patching solutions for Microsoft and Linux ICT systems, including options like Microsoft SCCM, WSUS, and Redhat Satellite.
• Design backup solutions for Microsoft and Linux ICT systems, considering options like Commvault, NAS, and local removable media storage backups.

Key Skills and Experience for the System Administrator:

• Install and upgrade Crowdstrike anti-virus software on Windows/Linux ICT systems according to solution design.
• Configure and deploy OS updates for Windows/Linux, with experience in Microsoft SCCM, WSUS, and Redhat Satellite preferred.
• Document operational procedures and checklists for ICT system owners to ensure regular upgrades and patches of antivirus software and operating systems, following enterprise guidelines.
• Install and configure backup solutions as per design, with experience in Commvault, NAS, and local removable media backups preferred.
• Liaise with Shared Services to confirm approach conforms to company policies and procedures.