Junior Systems Administrator

Location: Guildford
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.