About The Company
We are a fast-growing Belfast-based tech company, providing data quality and matching software to a growing number of international banks and to Government departments. Our software is sophisticated yet easy to use, and this is our key difference to the rest of the market: empowering business users to self-serve for data quality. We want to make it possible for banks and governments to have perfect data, fast, and without the nasty side-effects of chronic Excel addiction!
About The Role
We are seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to help manage and improve our hybrid IT infrastructure and user estate.
Responsibilities
* Manage core hybrid infrastructure: VMware, ESXi, Powerstore, Azure, AWS
* Oversee network configuration: On-Premise switches & firewall, Cloud VPN & VPC, Wi-Fi Ubiquiti stack
* Administer internal systems: backups, SIEM, IT equipment
* Support company data protection and compliance practices
* Lead or support cloud migration planning and implementation
* Collaborate with internal teams to evolve infrastructure
User Estate
* Manage company laptops (Windows and Linux)
* Administer SaaS user directories and services
* Oversee user provisioning for SaaS tools
Security
* Assist in maintaining and renewing key certifications: Cyber Essentials & Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, other standards where applicable
* Contribute to internal security policies and testing procedures (security, performance, availability)
* Support planning and execution of annual Disaster Recovery (DR) testing
* Maintain and test Business Continuity Plans (BCP)
Documentation
* Produce and maintain clear, accurate technical documentation in line with company policy
Staff Training
* Provide internal training on infrastructure and cybersecurity topics
* Act as a ‘buddy’ for new team members as needed
Other Responsibilities
* Contribute to Proof of Concept (PoC) efforts for new tools and technologies
* Support internal documentation for PoCs and production deployments
* Undertake relevant certification study (e.g., VMware, Azure, AWS)
Criteria
* Minimum 5 years’ experience managing on-premise networks, including VOIP
* Practical knowledge of Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity implementation
* Strong understanding of backup strategies (Windows/Linux VMs to Azure or AWS – HYCU knowledge desirable)
* Strong hands-on knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems (both server and desktop environments)
* Proven experience leading migrations from on-premises to cloud environments
What We Offer
* Opportunity to work on high-impact, technically challenging projects for some of the world’s leading organisations and UK Government departments
* A collaborative and inclusive work environment in the heart of Belfast
Benefits
* Competitive salary and pension scheme.
* Membership to company private healthcare and employee benefits scheme (AXA) and pension scheme (Legal & General).
* Salary sacrifice benefits scheme (Mintago).
* 24 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days with length of service) + UK bank holidays.
* Annual leave “buy back” scheme.Study/ personal development leave (1 day per month).
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