IT Systems Administrator

IT Systems Administrator - London
City of London | On-site, Monday to Friday
Salary: £30,000 - £55,000 (Dependent on experience)
Ref: J13007

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available, now or in the future.

About the Role
We are working with a dynamic, data-driven organisation and global leader in sports trading, currently seeking a proactive and hands on IT Systems Administrator to support and evolve their mission critical infrastructure.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative, high-performance IT team where you'll be deeply involved in maintaining and improving the systems that underpin a fast-paced, technology led business.

Key Responsibilities:
As a key member of the IT team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the stability, security, and performance of the company's infrastructure. Your responsibilities will include:

·Managing and maintaining a farm of on-site and off-site servers
·Monitoring and supporting in-house software applications
·Administering Active Directory and Group Policy
·Managing and troubleshooting storage systems (NAS and iSCSI)
·Supporting the broader Microsoft Windows environment

Technical Experience Required:
To succeed in this role, you should bring strong hands-on experience in the following areas:

·System administration in a Microsoft Active Directory environment
·Solid knowledge of Group Policy management
·Familiarity with Hyper-V and virtualisation technologies
·Scripting experience (e.g. PowerShell)
·Working knowledge of SQL, HTML, and general web technologies
·Experience with storage systems (NAS, iSCSI)
·Strong hardware skills, ideally with experience building or configuring custom machines
·Exposure to Juniper networking is advantageous
·Some programming experience is desirable

We're looking for someone who:
·Enjoys being hands-on across multiple technology layers
·Is comfortable taking ownership of problems and driving solutions independently
·Thrives in fast-paced, high-uptime environments
·Wants to work in a company where technology is central to success
·Has the right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)

Why Apply?
·Be part of a business where technology is the backbone of operations
·Join a tight-knit, highly skilled team with real ownership of the infrastructure
·Gain exposure across the full IT stack from hardware and networking to scripting and virtualisation
·Work in a highly collaborative, performance driven environment

This is a genuinely exciting position for an IT Systems Administrator looking to broaden their technical exposure and make a tangible impact in a tech centric business.

Apply now or get in touch to find out more.

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