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Systems Administrator

£40,000a year

Job type
Permanent
Location
Livingston
Posted
1w ago

Job description

Systems Administrator - Livingston (Hybrid)

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.

Role Overview:

Administer, maintain and support Windows Server and Windows 11 environments.

Manage Microsoft 365, Entra ID, 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 PowerShell scripts and automation to improve operational efficiency.

Essential Skills

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 ID and Intune.

Solid networking fundamentals, including DNS, TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs and firewalls.

Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues independently.

Desirable Experience

Fortinet FortiGate firewalls.

PowerShell 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.

APPLY NOW to find out more about this exciting opportunity.

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

How this salary compares

We compare it with the median of 38 IT adverts that come straight from employers and state a salary, and of 52 across UK tech.

56% below the IT median