Systems Administrator - Interim Role - £210 per day

Ashdown Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established membership organisation in Central London is seeking a Systems Administrator for a full-time, interim role for two months. The role involves managing IT infrastructure, providing user support, and collaborating on digital projects. Ideal candidates should have experience in a similar IT role, with knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Azure, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a salary of £210 per day.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar IT role within an academic or non-profit organisation.
• Self-starter with excellent people and communication skills.
• Experience managing security threats and vulnerabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in IT infrastructure administration and management.
• Administer and maintain server and network infrastructure.
• Respond to security threats and manage vulnerabilities.

Skills

2nd and 3rd line support

Microsoft 365

Azure

communication skills

network administration

Tools

Ex Libris Alma

Primo

PCs/printers/scanners/AV equipment

Job description

A well-established membership organisation based in Central London is looking for a Systems Administrator to join the team on a full-time, interim basis for two months.

To be suitable, you will need to be available to start the role on or before the 20th October for a two-month period. You will also have experience working either as part of a small IT team or in a standalone IT role.

Responsibilities

As the Systems Administrator, you will be responsible for providing expertise in the administration, management, and support activities associated with the IT infrastructure, including server, network, and bespoke applications. You will play a key role in maintaining and improving the organisation's IT systems and supporting users across the business.

Key responsibilities as the Systems Administrator will include:

• providing 2nd and 3rd line support to users and liaising with third parties to escalate issues where necessary
• administering and maintaining server and network infrastructure
• responding to security threats and managing vulnerabilities
• updating and upgrading bespoke applications
• collaborating with internal and external stakeholders on digital projects

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar IT role within an academic, membership, or not-for-profit organisation and be a self-starter with excellent people and communication skills. You will have prior experience with Microsoft 365, Azure, hardware (PCs/printers/scanners/AV equipment), network and server administration, and supporting enterprise applications. Experience with library management systems like Ex Libris Alma and Primo is highly desirable.

The salary on offer is £210 per day.