Junior Systems Administrator

Location: GuildfordSalary: £30,000 - £35,000 DOE

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.

Key Responsibilities

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

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

Requirements

Junior Systems Administrator, these are the essential skills that will be required:

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

Desirable

• Full UK driving licence
• Experience with PKI certificate management

Benefits

• Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience
• Full-time, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week)
• Free on-site parking
• 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
• Six-monthly salary reviews
• Company bonus scheme

If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.