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As Lead Systems Administrator, you'll join our client's technical team where you'll take a leading role in the administration, support, and design of their complex technical systems' environment. This is a key position that combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership responsibilities. Your responsibilities will include:
* Providing daily support and system administration for Technical Systems environments, primarily focusing on Firewalls, Load Balancers, VPNs, wireless networks, and LAN infrastructure
* Leading the design, configuration, development, testing, and deployment of network and application security solutions to meet complex business and user needs
* Taking a leadership role in technical support and systems administration tasks across multiple Cloud platforms, including Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud
* Gathering, reviewing, and analysing complex business and user requirements to create effective solution designs
* Contributing technical expertise to projects, helping design optimal systems with appropriate security, resilience, and functionality
* Conducting routine monitoring and analysis including audit log evaluation, system utilisation reports, site usage growth reports, and managing quota settings
* Escalating potential concerns to Technology Senior Managers when necessary
What you'll need to succeed
* Significant, proven experience working as a senior team member or leader within systems administration
* Expert knowledge of LAN infrastructure configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting
* Extensive experience with VPN firewalls, including implementation, policy management, and security optimisation
* Strong proficiency across multiple cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/Google Cloud) with hands-on administration experience
* Demonstrated ability to analyse complex user requirements and translate them into technical solutions
* Proven track record in the develop-test-deploy lifecycle for network and security systems
* Experience with Fortinet products and general firewall administration
* Strong report and documentation skills to present information in a concise and logical manner to the team and wider stakeholders
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Temporary
Job function
* Job function
Information Technology
* Industries
Technology, Information and Internet
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