Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 DOE
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
A great opportunity for an ambitious Junior Systems Administrator to join a growing technology business. Working within a collaborative IT team, you'll support a broad IT infrastructure including servers, virtual environments, networks and end-user devices while gaining exposure to a wide range of technologies.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the IT Manager, as a Junior Systems Administrator your responsibilities will include:
* Deploy, configure and maintain hardware, software and network infrastructure
* Administer user accounts, groups and system policies across the business
* Monitor systems, services and applications, proactively identifying and resolving issues
* Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware, software and networking problems
* Manage backups, data recovery processes and IT asset records
* Support cyber security initiatives and information security compliance requirements
* Provide technical support to internal users and external customers
* Manage workstation deployments, IT equipment and staff onboarding requirements
* Support physical security systems including CCTV, access control and telephony
* Assist with infrastructure projects and occasional travel to other business locations
Essential Requirements
Junior Systems Administrator, these are the essential skills that will be required:
* Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance. Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be UK citizens from birth
* A-Level education (or equivalent) with strong IT, English and Maths skills
* Experience administering Windows Server and Active Directory environments
* Linux administration experience including Debian/Ubuntu, NFS, SSH and web servers
* Good understanding of networking fundamentals
* Basic scripting experience using Bash and/or PowerShell
* Understanding of system security principles and business continuity planning
* Strong troubleshooting, organisation and problem-solving skills
Desirable
* Full UK driving licence
* Experience with PKI certificate management
Benefits
* £30,000 - £35,000 salary depending on experience
* Company bonus scheme and six-monthly salary reviews
* 10% employer pension contribution
* Private medical insurance, life assurance and income protection cover
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Cycle to Work scheme, electric vehicle scheme and free on-site parking
Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion
Salary description
£30000.00 - £35000.00 per year