IT System Administrator

About the Company
My client is a software vendor providing end-to-end Supply Chain Planning solutions across sectors such as Food/CPG, Speciality Retail, and general manufacturing and distribution. They develop, sell, implement, and support a proprietary suite of planning software.

Position Summary
I am seeking a highly skilled IT Systems Administrator to manage and support both on-premise and cloud-based IT infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Windows Server administration, Microsoft SQL Server, and firewall security (e.g., Fortinet, SonicWall). Experience with Azure cloud services is essential, while knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and Linux is desirable. The role requires a proactive professional to maintain system reliability, security, and performance while supporting business operations and driving improvements.

Windows Server & Network Administration

• Manage and maintain Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022).

• Configure and support IIS for web applications and Remote Desktop (RDP).

• Administer Active Directory (AD), Group Policies, Users, and Computer accounts.

• Manage network printers, shared folders, and system permissions.

Database & Application Support

• Maintain and optimise Microsoft SQL Server databases.

• Develop and troubleshoot SQL Integration Services (SSIS) ETL processes.

Network Security & Firewalls

• Configure and monitor Fortinet and SonicWall firewalls.

• Implement VPN, NAT, and firewall security policies.

• Monitor and maintain network security and address vulnerabilities.

Cloud & Virtualization (Desirable Skills)

• Migrate on-premise domains, servers, and workloads to Microsoft Azure.

• Manage Azure infrastructure: VMs, App Services, Azure SQL, AKS.

• Implement secure hybrid connectivity (VPN, site-to-site).

• Set up identity federation, SSO, and conditional access in Azure Entra ID.

• Monitor hybrid environments combining on-premise AD and Azure Entra ID.

IT Support & Maintenance

• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues.

• Implement backup, disaster recovery, and system monitoring solutions.

• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams for IT enhancement.

Windows OS Administration

• Expertise in Windows Server (2016/2019/2022).

• IIS management, RDP configuration.

• Active Directory administration (users, groups, GPOs, etc.).

• Shared network resource management.

Microsoft SQL Server

• Installation, configuration, and maintenance of SQL Server.

• Performance tuning, indexing, and query optimization.

• Disaster recovery planning.

• SSIS ETL process management.

Microsoft Azure & Entra

• Azure Entra ID migration and hybrid identity management.

• Deployment of Azure IaaS/PaaS resources.

• Azure networking: VNets, NSGs, VPN Gateway.

• Use of Azure Migrate, AD Connect, and related tools.

Microsoft Azure DevOps

• Source control, CI/CD, and project management.

• Pipeline setup and build automation.

Firewalls & Network Security

• Fortinet and SonicWall firewall administration.

• VPN configuration (site-to-site and remote).

• Intrusion prevention and network security monitoring.

• Access control and NAT policies.

• Experience with Azure App Services, VMs, SQL, AKS.

• Docker & Kubernetes for container orchestration.

• Linux system administration (Ubuntu, CentOS, RedHat).

• Cloud migration and hybrid IT model implementation.

  Personal Attributes

• Minimum 2 years' experience with Windows Server, IIS, and AD.

• Strong Microsoft SQL Server and SSIS expertise.

• Practical experience with Fortinet/SonicWall firewalls.

• Proficiency with Azure cloud services.

• Desirable: Docker, Kubernetes, Linux.

• Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.