Systems Administrator

Role: System Administrator

Location: York - Hybrid (1 day on-site per week)
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 + Benefits

Summary:

A fantastic opportunity has opened for a System Administrator looking to expand their skills into DevOps, automation, and CI/CD. You will manage on-premise infrastructure, ensuring reliability and security while gaining exposure to cloud technologies, scripting, and infrastructure automation. If you are a technically skilled Systems Administrator eager to bridge into DevOps, this role is the perfect stepping stone.

The Company:

This organisation is a market leader in its field, providing cutting-edge software solutions to businesses across the UK. With a collaborative and forward-thinking approach, they continuously invest in technology, automation, and innovation. The company offers a structured career development path, making it an excellent opportunity for IT professionals looking to transition into DevOps and cloud automation.

The Role:

As a System Administrator, you will play a crucial role in managing the organisation's on-premise infrastructure, ensuring high availability, security, and performance. You'll also have the opportunity to develop automation scripts, support CI/CD pipelines, and work with cloud platforms, giving you hands-on exposure to DevOps methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage Windows Server environments (Active Directory, Group Policy, security updates).
• Maintain and support Linux-based systems, troubleshooting and performing user management.
• Monitor infrastructure health, using tools such as PRTG, Grafana, or Nagios.
• Network administration, covering IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and firewalls.
• Ensure security best practices, including system patching and access control.
• Automate system processes using PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
• Maintain virtualised environments using VMware and vSphere.
• Support CI/CD workflows and automation, with exposure to tools like Azure DevOps.
• Contribute to infrastructure as code (IaC) initiatives with Terraform or Ansible.
• Collaborate with DevOps engineers to enhance system performance and reliability.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Strong experience with Windows Server administration and Active Directory management.
• Basic knowledge of Linux system administration.
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (firewalls, VPNs, DNS, DHCP).
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (PRTG, Grafana, Prometheus).
• Scripting experience with PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
• Understanding of security best practices (patching, access controls, compliance).
• Exposure to automation, CI/CD, and cloud technologies is highly desirable.

What's in it for you?

• Hybrid working model - 1 day in the office per week.
• Competitive salary with excellent benefits package.
• Career progression into DevOps with hands-on cloud and automation experience.
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 30 with tenure) + bank holidays.
• Private healthcare, pension scheme, and life assurance.
• Regular social events, team lunches, and wellness initiatives.

Next Steps:

Apply Now! If you are a System Administrator looking to step into a dynamic environment and get hands on experience with Cloud/DevOps, we would love to hear from you.

Interviews are being scheduled soon-do not miss out.

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