IT Systems Administrator - South East

Salary: £40,000 - £40,000 per year

• We are looking for someone with a background in IT, Information Systems, Applied Networking, or System Administration.
• We require experience with Windows 10/11, VMware, and Microsoft Exchange.
• We need hands‑on hardware experience, with the ability to troubleshoot desktops, laptops, printers, and other endpoint devices.
• We are looking for experience working in SME environments and supporting a variety of IT systems.
• We want strong problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• We require the ability to travel between sites occasionally, so a car is needed for this role.

• We provide 1st and 2nd line IT support via the IT Service Desk for end users across physical and virtualised VMware environments.
• We install, configure, and maintain Windows Server 2012 R2 to 2025 and Windows 11 desktops.
• We manage user accounts, permissions, and access through Active Directory and Microsoft Exchange.
• We configure and maintain hardware and software, including desktops, laptops, printers, and mobile devices.
• We support enterprise messaging and unified communications systems, including Microsoft Exchange and Mitel.
• We travel occasionally between sites and provide remote support as required.
• We provide cover for the Business Systems Manager, including out‑of‑hours support when needed.
• We maintain documentation, adhere to ISO standards, and ensure compliance with health and safety and company policies.

• Active Directory
• Hardware
• Support
• Mobile
• VMware
• Windows

We are a well‑established organisation offering a permanent IT Systems Administrator role based in Essex, with a salary of £35,000 to £38,000 plus benefits. This is a varied and hands‑on opportunity where you will work with real hardware, support a wide range of systems and devices, and join a collaborative, supportive, and growing IT team. You will gain exposure to desktop, server, messaging, virtualisation, and endpoint technologies while taking on real responsibility in a role that offers both challenge and development.