Systems Administrator

hackajob; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech recruitment firm seeks a Systems Administrator to maintain and upgrade IT systems. Responsibilities include supporting users, managing virtual infrastructure, and ensuring system security. Ideal candidates will have an IT-related degree, experience with Active Directory and M365, and a proactive problem-solving approach. This role offers a hybrid working model and requires eligibility for UK Government Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience in system administration within a Microsoft environment.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Ability to learn and test new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and upgrade company information systems.
• Act as 1st and 2nd Line Support.
• Liaise with IT suppliers.

Skills

Active Directory

Securing Information Systems

Virtualised Infrastructure Management

Problem Solving

Documentation

Education

Computer Science or IT related degree

Tools

M365 Platform

Windows Server 2016/2019/2022

Cisco firewall management

Job description

Overview

hackajob is collaborating with Actica Consulting to connect them with exceptional tech professionals for this role.

Systems Administrator

This is an exciting opportunity to work within the company’s IT team. You will be responsible for maintaining and upgrading a range of technologies utilised by the company itself. This will include maintaining services and responding to support requests from the wider business, as well as the development of new systems and services.

Responsibilities

• As part of the Actica IT team you will be responsible for:
• Maintenance of company information systems
• Acting as 1st and 2nd Line Support and escalate support requests as required
• Liaising with IT suppliers
• Attending relevant IT meetings and providing updates
• Carrying out monitoring of systems to ensure system health and security
• Maintenance of Firewall and gateway security policies
• Responding to security alerts and liaising with System Security Officer on any incidents
• Carrying out development work of new Information Services: build, test and roll-out to live

Skills, Knowledge And Expertise

You will ideally have Computer Science or IT based academics and experience of system administration within a Microsoft environment. You will be proactive, self-motivated, and be able to keep up with the rapid pace of ICT. You will be a great problem solver that can think outside the box.

Required Skills

• Proficient in Active Directory
• Managing Virtualised Infrastructure
• Securing Information Systems
• Experience of following IT Security Policy
• Principles of Networking (DNS/DHCP/Layer 3 Firewalls/Routing)
• Ability to learn and test new technologies and integrate with existing systems
• Proficient in the M365 Platform including Azure
• MDM Experience
• Ticket Management
• Produce clear Documentation

Desired Skills

• Windows Server 2016/2019/2022
• Active Directory Certificate Services
• Microsoft Exchange 2019
• Linux management (Ubuntu)
• Scripting of tasks through Windows PowerShell
• Cisco firewall management (FMC or CLI)
• VPN configuration and management
• Microsoft Group Policy
• Endpoint Management Technologies
• Security Incident handling
• API Integration experience

Additional Requirements

• Must be eligible and willing to obtain UK Government Security Clearance

Key Attributes For Success

• Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders, including resolving issues and identifying new opportunities
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills
• Adaptability to a fast-paced, ever-changing environment

Working Arrangements

• Hybrid working model, with an office base in Guildford, Surrey and access to our other offices in London, Swindon and Cheltenham
• The practicalities of some project work means that individuals may need to stay away from home during the working week
• Team-based project environment with opportunities to participate in internal initiatives