Systems Administrator

• Maintain and support company information systems


• Provide 1st and 2nd Line Support, escalating issues where appropriate


• Work with IT suppliers and third-party partners


• Attend IT meetings and provide status updates


• Monitor systems for performance, availability, and security


• Maintain firewall and gateway security policies


• Assist with security alerts and incident response alongside the System Security Officer


• Support the development, testing, and rollout of new systems and services


• Develop skills across Active Directory, Microsoft 365, networking, cybersecurity, and virtualised infrastructure


• Progress toward a fully-fledged Systems Administrator role

Requirements

• A background in Computer Science, IT, or a related discipline


• Experience working in a Microsoft-based environment (commercial or academic)


• Exposure to IT support, system administration, or infrastructure support


• Proactive, self-motivated approach and willingness to learn


• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively


• Ability to adapt and keep pace with a fast-moving IT environment


• Proficiency in Active Directory


• Knowledge of virtualised infrastructure


• Knowledge of secure information systems and IT security policies


• Knowledge of networking principles, including DNS, DHCP, Layer 3 firewalls, and routing


• Ability to learn and test new technologies and integrate them with existing systems


• Proficiency in the Microsoft 365 platform, including Azure


• Knowledge of MDM and ticket management


• Must be eligible and willing to obtain UK Government Security Clearance


• Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders


• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills


• Adaptability to a fast-paced, ever-changing environment

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and networking principles while maintaining secure information systems. Capable of providing IT support and system administration in a fast-paced environment, with a proactive approach to learning and adapting to new technologies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Active Directory Proficiency


• Microsoft 365 Expertise


• Networking Principles Knowledge


• IT Security Policies Knowledge


• System Administration Experience

Hard Skills

• IT Support


• System Administration


• Virtualised Infrastructure Knowledge


• Cybersecurity Skills


• DNS Knowledge


• DHCP Knowledge


• Layer 3 Firewalls Knowledge


• Routing Knowledge


• MDM Knowledge


• Ticket Management

Soft Skills

• Problem-Solving Skills


• Interpersonal Skills


• Influencing Skills


• Adaptability


• Proactive Approach

Certifications & Qualifications

• UK Government Security Clearance Eligibility

Industry Keywords

• Information Systems


• IT Support


• Infrastructure Support


• Cybersecurity


• IT Environment

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft 365


• Azure


• Firewall Management


• Gateway Security Policies


• Incident Response Tools