Systems Admin: VMware, AD & Networking (12 mo, On-site)

Plexus Corp.; Bathgate; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development plans

Private medical insurance

Pension contributions

33 days annual leave

Job summary

Plexus in the United Kingdom is seeking an IT Support Engineer / Systems Admin for a 12-month on-site contract. The role focuses on infrastructure stability, advanced troubleshooting, and project work across core server, AD, DNS/DHCP, and networking.

Candidates should have 2+ years in IT support or sysadmin, Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, PowerShell, and knowledge of VMware, VLANs, VPNs. The team offers development plans and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in an advanced IT support, Systems Administration, or Infrastructure Engineering role.
• Proficiency with Windows Server operating systems (2016/2019/2022).
• Proficiency in scripting using PowerShell for routine administrative tasks and automation.
• Solid understanding of Layer 2/Layer 3 networking, VLAN configuration, and VPN technologies.
• Exceptional diagnostic, analytical, and mentoring abilities to guide colleagues and interact confidently with senior management.

Responsibilities

• Focus on advanced problem resolution and infrastructure stability.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex hardware, software, and network incidents, driving issues to resolution.
• Manage and maintain core server infrastructure (physical and virtualized environments, e.g., VMware), including patching, monitoring, and troubleshooting performance bottlenecks.
• Oversee and optimize Active Directory structure, Group Policy Objects (GPOs), DNS, and DHCP services.
• Develop, implement, and maintain IT operational documentation and disaster recovery procedures for critical systems.
• Lead small to medium-scale IT projects, such as system upgrades, migrations, or rollout of new infrastructure technologies.
• Support Global projects to ensure smooth transitions.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and support for sophisticated network components (e.g., firewalls, managed switches, Wi-Fi configurations).

Skills

Windows Server

PowerShell

Networking (L2-L3)

Troubleshooting

Mentoring

Tools

VMware

Active Directory

DNS/DHCP

Group Policy

Job description

Plexus in the United Kingdom is seeking an IT Support Engineer / Systems Admin for a 12-month on-site contract. The role focuses on infrastructure stability, advanced troubleshooting, and project work across core server, AD, DNS/DHCP, and networking.

Candidates should have 2+ years in IT support or sysadmin, Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, PowerShell, and knowledge of VMware, VLANs, VPNs. The team offers development plans and a comprehensive benefits package.