Systems Administrator

Jobtailor; Guildford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United Kingdom seeks an aspiring Systems Administrator to maintain and support company information systems, providing 1st and 2nd line IT support, and coordinating with suppliers. You will monitor performance, security, and security policies, and assist with incident response alongside the System Security Officer.

Grow toward full SysAdmin duties. You'll develop expertise in Active Directory, Microsoft 365, networking, and virtualization, with exposure to Azure, security

Qualifications

• Background in Computer Science, IT, or a related discipline.
• Experience working in a Microsoft-based environment (commercial or academic).
• Exposure to IT support, system administration, or infrastructure support.
• Proactive, self-motivated approach and willingness to learn.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively.
• Ability to adapt and keep pace with a fast-moving IT environment.
• Proficiency in Active Directory.
• Knowledge of virtualised infrastructure.
• Knowledge of secure information systems and IT security policies.
• Knowledge of networking principles, including DNS, DHCP, Layer 3 firewalls, and routing.
• Ability to learn and test new technologies and integrate them with existing systems.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft 365 platform, including Azure.
• Knowledge of MDM and ticket management.
• Must be eligible and willing to obtain UK Government Security Clearance.
• Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Adaptability to a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support company information systems
• Provide 1st and 2nd Line Support, escalating issues where appropriate
• Work with IT suppliers and third-party partners
• Attend IT meetings and provide status updates
• Monitor systems for performance, availability, and security
• Maintain firewall and gateway security policies
• Assist with security alerts and incident response alongside the System Security Officer
• Support the development, testing, and rollout of new systems and services
• Develop skills across Active Directory, Microsoft 365, networking, cybersecurity, and virtualised infrastructure
• Progress toward a fully-fledged Systems Administrator role

Skills

Active Directory

Microsoft 365

Networking Principles

IT Security Policies

System Administration

Virtualised Infrastructure

IT Support

Cybersecurity

DNS

DHCP

Layer 3 Firewalls

Routing

MDM

Ticket Management

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Influencing Skills

Adaptability

Proactive Approach

Education

Background in Computer Science / IT or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft 365

Azure

Firewall Management

Gateway Security Policies

Incident Response Tools

Job description

• Maintain and support company information systems


• Provide 1st and 2nd Line Support, escalating issues where appropriate


• Work with IT suppliers and third-party partners


• Attend IT meetings and provide status updates


• Monitor systems for performance, availability, and security


• Maintain firewall and gateway security policies


• Assist with security alerts and incident response alongside the System Security Officer


• Support the development, testing, and rollout of new systems and services


• Develop skills across Active Directory, Microsoft 365, networking, cybersecurity, and virtualised infrastructure


• Progress toward a fully-fledged Systems Administrator role

Requirements

• A background in Computer Science, IT, or a related discipline


• Experience working in a Microsoft-based environment (commercial or academic)


• Exposure to IT support, system administration, or infrastructure support


• Proactive, self-motivated approach and willingness to learn


• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively


• Ability to adapt and keep pace with a fast-moving IT environment


• Proficiency in Active Directory


• Knowledge of virtualised infrastructure


• Knowledge of secure information systems and IT security policies


• Knowledge of networking principles, including DNS, DHCP, Layer 3 firewalls, and routing


• Ability to learn and test new technologies and integrate them with existing systems


• Proficiency in the Microsoft 365 platform, including Azure


• Knowledge of MDM and ticket management


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


• Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders


• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills


• Adaptability to a fast-paced, ever-changing environment

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and networking principles while maintaining secure information systems. Capable of providing IT support and system administration in a fast-paced environment, with a proactive approach to learning and adapting to new technologies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Active Directory Proficiency


• Microsoft 365 Expertise


• Networking Principles Knowledge


• IT Security Policies Knowledge


• System Administration Experience

Hard Skills

• IT Support


• System Administration


• Virtualised Infrastructure Knowledge


• Cybersecurity Skills


• DNS Knowledge


• DHCP Knowledge


• Layer 3 Firewalls Knowledge


• Routing Knowledge


• MDM Knowledge


• Ticket Management

Soft Skills

• Problem-Solving Skills


• Interpersonal Skills


• Influencing Skills


• Adaptability


• Proactive Approach

Certifications & Qualifications

• UK Government Security Clearance Eligibility

Industry Keywords

• Information Systems


• IT Support


• Infrastructure Support


• Cybersecurity


• IT Environment

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft 365


• Azure


• Firewall Management


• Gateway Security Policies


• Incident Response Tools