Systems Administrator

CDI - Russell Taylor; North East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to support staff and manage user accounts. You will maintain cloud-based tools and provide technical assistance within a busy IT team. The ideal candidate has strong experience with Office 365, Windows Server, and Azure, along with excellent organizational skills. This full-time role is permanent and based in Newcastle, offering a salary between £30,000 and £35,000.

Qualifications

• Strong experience supporting Office 365 and related applications.
• Experience with Windows Server environments and Active Directory.
• Knowledge of IT security practices and firewalls.

Responsibilities

• Provide IT support to staff across the organisation.
• Support and maintain cloud-based productivity tools.
• Configure and support communication tools such as VoIP.

Skills

Support for Office 365

Windows Server administration

Network administration

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Azure

Intune

Proclaim

Job description

Systems Administrator

Full Time, Permanent

Monday to Friday 9am-5pm

30,000- 35,000 DOE

Newcastle based

We are seeking an experienced IT Systems Administrator to join our clients busy IT team. The ideal candidate will provide technical support to staff, manage user accounts, and support both cloud-based productivity tools and case management systems, including Proclaim.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide IT support to staff across the organisation
• Support and maintain cloud-based productivity tools (e.g., Office 365, SharePoint)
• Manage user accounts and permissions in Active Directory and Azure
• Set up and maintain email accounts and mailbox systems
• Configure and support communication tools such as VoIP or video conferencing systems
• Provide support for Proclaim case management system
• Maintain IT security, including endpoint protection and monitoring
• Support local networks (LAN/Wi-Fi) and troubleshoot connectivity issues
• Install and configure hardware and software, including printers and peripherals

Candidate Requirements & Attributes

• Strong experience supporting Office 365 and related applications
• Experience with Windows Server environments, Active Directory, and network administration
• Experience with Azure, Intune, and endpoint security tools
• Prior experience with Proclaim is advantageous
• Knowledge of firewalls and general IT security practices is beneficial
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritise tasks
• Able to work collaboratively within a team environment