Systems Administrator

Overview

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Systems Administrator

Reference: SEP

Expiry date: 2025-09-:59:00.000

Location: Liverpool

Benefits: 30 Days holiday + Bank Holiday and additional Christmas closure days

Duration: FTC until May 2026 (with the potential for extension)

Role type: Full time, FTC until May 2026 (with the potential for extension)

Work pattern: Liverpool, hybrid

Responsibilities

• We're looking for an experienced System Administrator to play a central role in ensuring the secure, reliable, and efficient running of our IT infrastructure, networks, and services.
• Manage, configure and maintain IT infrastructure, networks, servers, and cloud services.
• Ensure secure, reliable, and efficient operation of systems, including monitoring, patching, and backups.
• Support the design, configuration, and delivery of new infrastructure solutions and projects.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, networking, and system issues.
• Maintain accurate inventories, documentation, and procedures.
• Provide guidance and support to colleagues and users, escalating issues when required.
• Contribute to planning, improvements, and long-term development of IT services.

Qualifications

• Possession of or studying towards BTEC Level 3 Diploma in IT or equivalent
• A good working knowledge of M365 services, including Microsoft 365 apps for Enterprise, Azure Active Directory, Exchange Online and Microsoft Teams.
• Backup solutions for on-premise, cloud and M365
• Windows Server role services (Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, IIS, Hyper-V, Remote Access, WDS & MDT, Print Services)
• Network configuration and maintenance (Routing, VLANs, NATs, Firewalls, VPNs)
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to work under pressure

To see a full list of responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached job description.

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and 6 additional Christmas closure days
• Generous occupational pension schemes
• Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre
• Employee assistance programme to support with employee well-being
• High street discounts and cashback offers
• Government-backed cycle to work scheme
• Plus, a host of additional family friendly policies

Application Process

To apply for the position, please click on the apply link and upload your CV and Covering Letter.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we may close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM

We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age, and disability. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience. We welcome conversations about flexible working and applications from those returning to employment after a break from their careers. LSTM actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies.