SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR
We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Administrator to join us and work closely with the IT Services Manager. The successful candidate will provide a general oversight and handle all day-to-day operational needs of the organisation. You will manage and maintain all services, accounts and third party products. You will advise on and implement technical solutions, system security and IT best practice. You will also be expected to maintain a substantive understanding of all project and product tenancies in use.
In addition to the above, the main responsibilities of the postholder will be:
- Provide management support for Azure resources and services.
- Reporting and analysis of system and service performance.
- Update and maintenance of technical documentation.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues.
- Provide sysadmin-related advice and best practice to project teams when requested.
- Ensure knowledge is captured and shared amongst the team.
- Undertake any other related duties as and when required.
- Participate in out-of-hours support, on a rota basis with other members of the team.
- Purchasing and configuring of hardware assets.
- Facilitating system upgrades.
- Maintaining accurate recording of timesheets.
- Attending monthly coaching sessions with your people manager to discuss progress and continual improvement.
- Occasional travel for company days & workshops.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO SITEKIT
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- Adept with working in comparative isolation and applying suitable diligence to validate work in progress.
- Administration of SharePoint Online, Teams and Microsoft Groups.
- Working knowledge of PowerShell.
- Fundamental understanding of LAN/WAN networks and cloud infrastructure.
- Experience of operating and administrating firewall and VPN solutions.
- Knowledge of system security techniques.
- Service desk management experience using ITIL methodologies.
- Good understanding of Microsoft end-user software – Teams, Word, Excel, Visio, Project. PowerBI would be beneficial.
- Able to work in a way aligned with ISO:9001 and ISO:27001.
- Some experience in database querying and manipulation would be an advantage.
In terms of Education and qualifications, we would expect the successful candidate to have the following:
- Microsoft Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate.
- Degree educated in a relevant subject area.
Additional certificates to either have or be prepared to work towards:
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate.
- Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert.
- ITIL v4 Foundation
DETAILS
This is a remote working role, with limited requirement to travel to team meetups, either in London, Oxfordshire/West Midlands or Edinburgh. There is an option to meet up more often for those who want it.
WHAT WE WILL PROVIDE FOR YOU
In return Sitekit will provide a collaborative environment with supportive, experienced colleagues with people who love what they do. Sitekit employees enjoy being able to shape and drive requirements for leading NHS organisation solutions within a culture which welcomes continuous improvement and personal growth. Sitekit is proud of its ongoing commitment to providing all employees with opportunities to grow and further develop their personal interests. In addition, we offer:
- 33 days holiday per annum inclusive of bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- As an inclusive and diverse employer we don’t close for specific religious or cultural holidays, all holidays are considered to be flexible, floating days
- A flexible working week, with the opportunity to finish early on Friday
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
- Cycle Scheme
- Tech Scheme
- Dev Days: 1 day per month for personal training & development
- Volunteering Days