Systems Administrator
Peterborough
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing organisation operating within a highly technical, real-time monitoring environment. Technology is at the heart of the business, supporting nationwide operations and critical service delivery, making this a hands-on and varied IT role with genuine responsibility and progression opportunities.
This position will suit someone technically curious, proactive and confident supporting infrastructure in a fast-paced operational setting.
The Role
Reporting to the IT Systems Manager, you will support and maintain the organisation's infrastructure, systems and security while contributing to ongoing improvement projects and business transformation initiatives. You will play a key role in ensuring systems reliability, resilience and uptime across the business.
Key Responsibilities but not limited to:
Provide day-to-day IT support and troubleshooting across hardware, software and network systems
• Administer Active Directory including user creation, permissions and access control
• Support Microsoft Server and Office 365 environments
• Maintain backups, system updates and operating system patching
• Monitor system health and respond to alerts and incidents
• Support telephony and VOIP systems
• Work with third-party suppliers for software support and upgrades
• Assist with infrastructure projects and technology improvements
• Maintain documentation including network schematics and change records
• Manage security, mobile device management and network access
• Ensure business continuity and maximum uptime of critical systems
• Participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota when required
Technical Skills & Experience
Previous experience in an IT support or systems administration role
• Microsoft Server and Office 365 administration
• Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, NAT)
• Virtualisation technologies (VMware preferred)
• Backup and disaster recovery processes
• Firewall and security principles
• VOIP/telephony systems
• SQL Server (desirable)
• Strong troubleshooting ability across hardware and software
Personal Attributes
Strong problem-solving skills and logical thinking
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly
• Curious about new technologies and improvements
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• High attention to detail and accurate record keeping
What's on Offer
Permanent position within a stable and expanding business
• Opportunities for training and career development
• Laptop and mobile phone
• Supportive team environment
• Exposure to varied technologies and projects
If you are looking for a role where you can take ownership, develop your technical skills and contribute to meaningful IT improvements, we would like to hear from you.
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