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Junior Systems Administrator

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 30,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: GU2, Guildford, Surrey

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Location: Guildford
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 DOE
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

A great opportunity for an ambitious Junior Systems Administrator to join a growing technology business. Working within a collaborative IT team, you'll support a broad IT infrastructure including servers, virtual environments, networks and end-user devices while gaining exposure to a wide range of technologies.

Key Responsibilities

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

  * Deploy, configure and maintain hardware, software and network infrastructure

  * Administer user accounts, groups and system policies across the business

  * Monitor systems, services and applications, proactively identifying and resolving issues

  * Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware, software and networking problems

  * Manage backups, data recovery processes and IT asset records

  * Support cyber security initiatives and information security compliance requirements

  * Provide technical support to internal users and external customers

  * Manage workstation deployments, IT equipment and staff onboarding requirements

  * Support physical security systems including CCTV, access control and telephony

  * Assist with infrastructure projects and occasional travel to other business locations

Essential Requirements

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

  * Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance. Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be UK citizens from birth

  * A-Level education (or equivalent) with strong IT, English and Maths skills

  * Experience administering Windows Server and Active Directory environments

  * Linux administration experience including Debian/Ubuntu, NFS, SSH and web servers

  * Good understanding of networking fundamentals

  * Basic scripting experience using Bash and/or PowerShell

  * Understanding of system security principles and business continuity planning

  * Strong troubleshooting, organisation and problem-solving skills

Desirable

  * Full UK driving licence

  * Experience with PKI certificate management

Benefits

  * £30,000 - £35,000 salary depending on experience

  * Company bonus scheme and six-monthly salary reviews

  * 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 and free on-site parking

Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion

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