IT Systems Administrator

Salary: £50,000 - 60,000 per year

Requirements

• Commercial experience administering Windows Server environments and Microsoft infrastructure.
• Strong experience supporting Microsoft Azure cloud services and hybrid environments.
• Good knowledge of Active Directory, Entra ID and Microsoft 365 administration.
• Experience managing virtualisation platforms such as Hyper‑V.
• Solid networking knowledge including DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, VPNs, firewalls and wireless networking.
• Experience supporting SQL Server environments and enterprise backup solutions such as Veeam or Azure Backup.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure security, vulnerability management and industry best practices.
• Experience supporting disaster recovery planning, backup strategies and business continuity.
• Scripting experience using PowerShell, Bash or similar technologies to automate administrative tasks.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to support both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• A proactive approach with a genuine interest in new technologies and continuous improvement.
• Microsoft certifications (MCSE or Azure certifications) are desirable.
• ITIL Foundation certification is desirable.
• Experience working within ISO27001, Cyber Essentials+ or other regulated environments is desirable.
• Experience delivering infrastructure or systems implementation projects is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, monitor and optimise server, network and cloud infrastructure across on‑premise and Azure environments.
• Provide 2nd/3rd line technical support, troubleshooting hardware, software and infrastructure issues to minimise business disruption.
• Administer Windows Server, Active Directory/Entra ID, Microsoft Azure and virtualised environments.
• Support backup, disaster recovery and business continuity processes, ensuring systems remain resilient and recoverable.
• Implement and maintain security controls, vulnerability management and compliance with standards including GDPR, ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials+.
• Manage networking technologies including DNS, DHCP, VPNs, firewalls, Wi‑Fi and TCP/IP.
• Monitor system health, performance and capacity, proactively identifying opportunities for optimisation.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, system configurations and operational procedures.
• Support infrastructure projects, technology upgrades and cloud migration initiatives.
• Work closely with development, operations and wider business teams to deliver reliable and future‑proof technology solutions.
• Automate routine administration tasks using PowerShell or similar scripting technologies where appropriate.
• Keep up to date with emerging technologies and recommend improvements to enhance the IT environment.

Technologies

• Active Directory
• Azure
• Bash
• Cloud
• Hardware
• Hyper‑V
• Support
• ITIL
• Microsoft 365
• Network
• PowerShell
• SQL
• Security
• TCP/IP
• Veeam
• Windows
• Office 365

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We are a well‑established, employee‑owned organisation providing specialist services to government bodies, educational institutions, professional organisations and employers across the UK and internationally. We work in a highly regulated environment where technology is critical to delivering secure, reliable services. This is a permanent IT Systems Administrator role based in Cheltenham with hybrid working (2 days per week onsite) and a salary of £50,000‑£60,000. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous annual leave, hybrid flexibility, pension, life assurance, income protection, private healthcare options, wellbeing support, family‑friendly policies, learning and development budget, volunteering hours, social events, and contributions toward home‑working equipment. The interview process includes an initial Teams interview followed by a final onsite interview.

last updated 27 week of 2026