IT Systems Administrator - Manchester
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Manchester, United Kingdom
£60,000 - £67,500
Work Locations: Remote, On-Site, In-Office Presence Required
Key Knowledge Area Required:
Cisco Meraki Expertise
AD Migration
Role Description
IT Systems Administrator (Networking & Voice)
Location: Hybrid (Office + Remote)
We are looking for an IT Systems Administrator to support our client`s networks, servers, and voice systems.
You will work with the IT team to maintain systems, improve security, and meet service targets.
Key Responsibilities:
– Manage VMware, servers, storage, and networks (monitoring, updates, backups).
– Support Windows Server, Active Directory, Exchange, SharePoint, and cloud (Azure/AWS).
– Maintain network security (firewalls, VPNs, certificates, policies).
– Assist with Disaster Recovery (DR) planning and documentation.
– Provide Level 3 technical support and help meet SLA targets.
– Work on IT projects (upgrades, migrations, security improvements).
Skills & Experience Required:
- 5-7 years in IT systems administration.
- Ability to work on-call shifts (rotating schedule).
- Good problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
- UK legal residency and over 7 years working experience in the UK
Strong knowledge of:
- Windows Server, VMware, SAN/NAS, Veeam Backup
- Networking (Cisco Meraki, TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls)
- Microsoft Cloud (Azure, AWS), Exchange, SharePoint
- Root cause analysis and problem solving expertise
Experience with
- Active Directory, PowerShell, ITIL processes.
- .NET, MySQL, or voice systems (VoIP, UC)
Nice to Have:
- Completed apprenticeship
- IT degree or certifications (Microsoft, VMware, Cisco).
If you have strong IT and networking skills and enjoy taking responsibility for your problem-solving solutions. This client may be the right one for you.
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