Junior Systems Administrator

A great opportunity for an ambitious Junior Systems Administrator to join a growing technology business. Working within a collaborative IT team, you'll be involved in everything from server and network administration to user support, gaining valuable experience across a broad technical estate.

Reporting to the IT Manager, as a Junior Systems Administrator your responsibilities will include:

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• Deploying software and administering user accounts, groups and system policies
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• Monitoring infrastructure, services and applications to identify and resolve issues
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• Installing, configuring and maintaining hardware, software, networking and application components
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• Diagnosing and troubleshooting system, network and hardware faults
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• Managing data backup, recovery and secure storage processes
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• Replacing, upgrading and maintaining IT equipment and infrastructure
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• Supporting cyber security best practices and internal security controls
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• Assisting with compliance against recognised information security standards
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• Maintaining accurate IT documentation, processes and asset records
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• Providing technical support to internal users and external customers
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• Managing the IT asset lifecycle from deployment through to retirement
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• Undertaking occasional travel to other business locations for support and maintenance activities
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• Supporting access control, CCTV and telephony systems
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• Setting up workstations and IT equipment for new and existing employees
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• Assisting with network infrastructure tasks, including cabling where required
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• Supporting ad hoc IT projects and operational requirements
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Junior Systems Administrator, these are the essential skills that will be required:

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• Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance - must be UK citizen from birth
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• A-Level education (or equivalent) with strong IT, English and Maths skills
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• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook
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• Basic networking knowledge
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• Experience administering Windows Server and desktop environments within Active Directory
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• Linux administration experience, including Debian/Ubuntu, package management, web servers, NFS and SSH
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• Understanding of system security principles and business continuity planning
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• Basic scripting experience using Bash and/or PowerShell
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• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively
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• Excellent attention to detail
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• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
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• A proactive approach and willingness to learn new technologies
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• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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Desirable

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• Full UK driving licence
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• Experience with PKI certificate management
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Benefits

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• Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience
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• Full-time, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week)
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• Free on-site parking
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• 10% employer pension contribution
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• Private medical insurance
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• Life assurance and income protection cover
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• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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• Cycle to Work scheme
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• Electric vehicle scheme
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• Six-monthly salary reviews
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• Company bonus scheme
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If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.