Systems Administrator
Full time, FTC until May 2026 (with the potential for extension)
Liverpool, hybrid
We’re looking for an experienced System Administrator to play a central role in ensuring the secure, reliable, and efficient running of our IT infrastructure, networks, and services.
You’ll be managing, configuring, and maintaining a broad range of hardware, software, and cloud services, while also contributing to the design and delivery of new solutions. By proactively resolving issues, implementing improvements, and supporting projects, you’ll play a key role in minimising disruption, safeguarding systems, and enabling the organisation to achieve its mission.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Manage, configure and maintain IT infrastructure, networks, servers, and cloud services.
2. Ensure secure, reliable, and efficient operation of systems, including monitoring, patching, and backups.
3. Support the design, configuration, and delivery of new infrastructure solutions and projects.
4. Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, networking, and system issues.
5. Maintain accurate inventories, documentation, and procedures.
6. Provide guidance and support to colleagues and users, escalating issues when required.
7. Contribute to planning, improvements, and long-term development of IT services.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
8. Possession of or studying towards BTEC Level 3 Diploma in IT or equivalent
9. A good working knowledge of M365 services, including Microsoft 365 apps for Enterprise, Azure Active Directory, Exchange Online and Microsoft Teams.
10. Backup solutions for on-premise, cloud and M365
11. M365 tenant administration (Exchange Online, Teams, OneDrive, etc.)
12. Windows Server role services (Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, IIS, Hyper-V, Remote Access, WDS & MDT, Print Services)
13. Storage administration (NetApp ONTAP, Synology)
14. Network configuration and maintenance (Routing, VLANs, NATs, Firewalls, VPNs)
15. Analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to work under pressure
To see a full list of responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached job description.
Additional benefits of joining LSTM:
16. 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and 6 additional Christmas closure days
17. Generous occupational pension schemes
18. Agile working
19. Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre
20. Employee assistance programme to support with employee well-being
21. High street discounts and cashback offers
22. Government-backed cycle to work scheme
23. Plus, a host of additional family friendly policies