Systems Administrator

Adria Solutions; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established organization based in Lancashire is seeking a full-time Systems Administrator to manage and support its IT systems and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in server administration, particularly with VMware, Microsoft 365, and Azure. This role offers a competitive salary up to £36,000 and various benefits, including potential bonuses and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Potential for KPI target-set bonus

Opportunity to gain certifications and qualifications

Scope for progression within the organisation

Access to company pool cars for work-related travel

Qualifications

• Proven experience in server infrastructure administration.
• Strong VMware skills.
• Expertise in Microsoft 365 and Azure administration.
• Good understanding of firewalls and networking fundamentals.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing and maintaining server infrastructure (virtual and physical).
• Administering and supporting VMware platforms.
• Overseeing Microsoft 365 and Azure environments, including domain setups and security.
• Configuring and managing firewalls and supporting networks.
• Producing accurate documentation and reports.

Skills

Server Infrastructure Administration

VMware

Microsoft 365

Azure Administration

Networking Fundamentals

Documentation Skills

Job description

On behalf of our long-standing client based in Lancashire, we are recruiting for a full-time, on-siteSystems Administrator. In this role, you will manage and support the organisation’s IT systems, infrastructure, ensuring security, reliability, and optimal performance.

The Systems Administrator will be responsible for:

• Managing and maintaining server infrastructure (virtual and physical).
• Administering and supporting VMware platforms.
• Overseeing Microsoft 365 and Azure environments, including domain setups and security.
• Configuring and managing firewalls, and supporting networks (VLANs, switches).
• Producing accurate documentation and reports.
• Assisting with IT projects, supplier liaison, and technology upgrades.

The Systems Administrator will have the following:

• Proven experience in server infrastructure administration.
• Strong VMware skills.
• Microsoft 365 and Azure administration expertise.
• Good understanding of firewalls and networking fundamentals.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Potential for KPI target-set bonus.
• Opportunity to gain certifications and qualifications.
• Scope for progression within the organisation.
• Access to company pool cars for work-related travel.

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Systems Administrator – Lancashire – Up to £36k