Junior Systems Administrator Salary: £26- £28k Location: Leeds, LS12, UK Company: YDS Group (Smile White & Yorkshire Dental Suite) Job Type: Full-Time About the Role YDS Group- the team behind Smile White and Yorkshire Dental Suite - is looking for a proactive and motivated Junior Systems Administrator to join our expanding IT team in Leeds. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their IT career who’s eager to develop hands-on technical experience within a modern, fast-paced, and supportive environment. As a Junior Systems Administrator, you’ll be an essential part of our growing business, supporting day-to-day IT operations, maintaining infrastructure, and contributing to exciting projects. With our rapid growth, there’s plenty of room for progression as we build out a strong internal tech team. Key Responsibilities Administer and maintain Microsoft 365 services (Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, Intune, Azure AD). Support Windows 10/11 desktops and laptops, resolving software and hardware issues. Install, configure, and troubleshoot PCs, laptops, printers, and mobile devices. Perform basic network troubleshooting (TCP/IP, LAN/WLAN, DNS, DHCP). Monitor backups, apply security patches, and manage updates. Provide end-user support and deliver training across the business. Assist with IT projects including upgrades, migrations, and new deployments. Keep system documentation up to date. Collaborate with external vendors and service providers. Travel to other company sites when needed (Full UK driving licence required). Skills & Experience Required Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 admin tools. Proficiency with Windows 10/11. Experience with hardware support and troubleshooting. Understanding of networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, LAN/WLAN. Excellent problem-solving skills and a self-starter mindset. Clear, confident communication skills (written and verbal). Full UK driving licence. Desirable (Nice to Have) VLAN configuration and management experience. Basic PowerShell scripting for automation. Experience managing Group Policy within Active Directory. Exposure to Azure or other cloud services. Understanding of cybersecurity best practices. Personal Attributes Eager to learn and adapt to new technologies. Logical, structured approach to troubleshooting. Customer-focused and professional. Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask. A team player who can also work independently. Why Join YDS Group? Be part of a fast-growing organisation that includes Smile White and Yorkshire Dental Suite. Opportunity to progress your career as we build out our internal IT function. Work with a wide range of technologies and contribute to impactful projects. Supportive team culture with training and development opportunities.