Systems Administrator

The purpose of this role is to provide technical support and day-to-day administration for Data Centre Operations and end-user computing environments.

This encompasses Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems, virtualisation platforms, local and network storage, and network infrastructure. The role includes responsibility for OS and application patch management, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and Intune endpoint management, Microsoft 365 application administration, and backup and recovery operations.

Data Centre functions include the racking, cabling, and decommissioning of hardware equipment, coordination and support of physical infrastructure, and accurate asset documentation and lifecycle management.

Minimum 2–3 years in a technical role covering implementation and maintenance of enterprise systems and infrastructure

Strong hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server operating system administration

Working knowledge of Linux operating systems (RHEL, Ubuntu or similar distributions)

Good working knowledge of server hardware platforms, hypervisors, networking and storage infrastructure

Experience with virtualisation platforms

Hands-on experience with installation, upgrades and patching of server hardware, platform software and third-party applications

Experience with vulnerability identification and remediation across enterprise environments

Experience administering Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) including user lifecycle management, RBAC, conditional access and SSO configuration

Hands-on experience with Microsoft Intune for device enrolment, compliance policy management and application deployment

Experience managing the Microsoft 365 suite including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive and licensing administration

Core understanding of data backup solutions, restore procedures and disaster recovery planning and testing

Familiarity with enterprise backup tools such as Veeam or Commvault advantageous

Experience using enterprise monitoring tools to proactively manage system health and performance

Ability to troubleshoot, performance tune and optimise enterprise systems and infrastructure

Exposure to Data Centre operations including racking, cabling, decommissioning and asset documentation

Document installation and configuration standards for Windows and Linux environments

Perform capacity management and planning to ensure scalability and availability of the environment

Troubleshoot and resolve software, hardware, configuration and operational problems in a timely manner

Maintain Windows and Linux environments through practical and structured maintenance plans

Ensure services and data across all environments are backed up, monitored and fully restorable

Test, plan and deploy hardware, firmware and operating system patches across Windows and Linux platforms

Test, plan, deploy and manage operating system upgrades across the server environment

Administer and maintain Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Intune and Microsoft 365 applications as part of day-to-day operations

Manage endpoint compliance, device policies and application deployments via Microsoft Intune

Support the administration and maintenance of identity, access and security policies within Microsoft Entra ID

Work with senior engineers to facilitate the analysis and resolution of complex technical issues

Participate in the engineering and maintenance of a secure operations environment and delivery of IT projects

Follow and enforce established change management processes in alignment with ITIL best practices

Ensure systems administration tasks and documentation are kept up to date in compliance with operational governance requirements

Participate in business continuity and disaster recovery infrastructure planning, building and testing

Support Data Centre operations including racking, cabling, decommissioning and accurate asset documentation

Contribute to the continuous improvement of operational processes, standards and documentation