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Job Title: Systems Administrator
Location: Leeds
Salary: £40,200 per year
Job Type: Full time, Permanent
We are looking for a proactive and technically skilled Systems Administrator to support, maintain, and continuously improve our IT infrastructure. This is a key role within the organisation, ensuring our systems and services remain secure, reliable, and high performing to support the delivery of essential housing services.
You will play a central role in the administration and development of our Microsoft-based infrastructure environment, alongside supporting wider IT operations and end-user technology.
What you'll do:
* Monitor infrastructure systems to ensure maximum availability, performance, and security of IT services
* Administer and support infrastructure systems including Microsoft stack, Sophos, Servers & Laptops
* Assist with maintenance of Infrastructure platforms in a secure, stable, and fully operational state
* Provide technical advice and recommendations regarding procurement of end-user hardware and software
* Create, review, and maintain technical documentation and user guidance materials
* Ensure company laptops and mobile devices comply with organisational security and compliance policies
* Deploy, maintain, and upgrade IT infrastructure systems and associated technologies
* Assist with Infrastructure deployments and upgrades to completed in line with agreed change control procedures, with minimal disruption to users and services
* Maintain that systems remain secure, supported, and operational following implementation
* Act as an escalation point for first-line IT support staff
* Provide professional and effective technical support
What we're looking for:
* Can demonstrate experience of administering and supporting Microsoft 365 environments
* Experience with managing user accounts, permissions, and access controls
* Able to support and maintain Windows Server environments
* Experienced in supporting and troubleshooting Microsoft Office applications and end-user productivity tools within a business environment.
* Able to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve technical infrastructure and systems issues effectively
* Able to travel regularly between Leeds Federated Hubs, Head Office, and other operational sites to support service delivery in all areas of the role.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical colleagues
* Can work independently, using own initiative to resolve issues, while also collaborating effectively within a wider IT team.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and want to be part of a purpose-driven organisation, apply today!
Closing Date: 16th July 2026
Interviews Date: Week Commencing 27th July
We reserve the right to close this vacancy if it is deemed that we have received a suitable number of applications. On this basis we would advise that applications are submitted as soon as possible.
Leeds Federated is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity in everything we do and therefore welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
The Company:
Leeds Federated is a housing association with around 4,500 properties across Leeds, Wakefield, and North Yorkshire.
Our mission is to enable the maximum number of people to access and live sustainably in good-value, affordable housing.
Please click on the APPLY button to be redirected to our careers page to apply for this role.
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