Systems Administrator

Salary:
Up to £40,000

Bright Purple are delighted to be working with an established organisation seeking a talented Systems Administrator to join their IT team. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded IT professional who enjoys getting hands-on with infrastructure, solving complex problems and contributing to technology improvements. Working within a small, collaborative IT team, you'll take ownership of second and third-line support, Microsoft infrastructure administration and technical projects, with the opportunity to develop your skills across cloud technologies, security and automation.

• Administer, maintain and support Windows Server and Windows 11 environments.
• Manage Microsoft 365, Entra , Active Directory and Intune.
• Provide second and third-line infrastructure support, troubleshooting complex technical issues.
• Support networking infrastructure, security configurations, patching and vulnerability remediation.
• Deliver infrastructure upgrades, migrations and technology improvement projects.
• Develop Power Shell scripts and automation to improve operational efficiency.

• 3+ years' experience in Systems Administration, Infrastructure Engineering or a similar technical role.
• Strong hands-on experience with Windows Server and Windows 11.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Entra  Intune.
• Solid networking fundamentals, including DNS, TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs and firewalls.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues independently.

• Fortinet Forti Gate firewalls.
• Power Shell scripting and infrastructure automation.
• Mobile device management, including Android Enterprise.
• Security hardening and vulnerability management.
• Experience working within ISO 27001, SOC 2 or similarly controlled environments.

Bright Purple is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background or circumstances.