Senior Systems Administrator | Milton Keynes | Full-Time
We're looking for an experienced Senior Systems Administrator to join our growing team in Milton Keynes.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in managing and maintaining critical IT infrastructure while supporting business operations across a dynamic and collaborative environment. If you enjoy solving technical challenges, improving system performance, and working with modern technologies, we'd love to hear from you.
You'll work alongside a skilled IT team, ensuring the reliability, security, and efficiency of the organisation's infrastructure while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
Your Responsibilities
As a Senior Systems Administrator, you'll:
- Manage, monitor, and maintain Windows and Linux server environments.
- Administer Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Exchange, and Azure services.
- Configure, maintain, and optimise servers, storage, and virtualised environments.
- Support network infrastructure, user accounts, permissions, and security policies.
- Perform system upgrades, patch management, and routine maintenance activities.
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot technical issues, and implement effective solutions.
- Maintain backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity procedures.
- Ensure systems comply with security standards and best practices.
- Produce and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and system records.
- Support IT projects, infrastructure upgrades, and technology implementations.
- Mentor junior IT team members and provide technical guidance where required.
We're Looking For Someone Who Has
- Strong experience administering Windows Server and Linux environments.
- Excellent knowledge of Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Azure, and virtualisation technologies.
- Experience with VMware, Hyper-V, or similar virtual infrastructure platforms.
- Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, and firewalls.
- Experience with backup, recovery, and infrastructure monitoring solutions.
- Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- A proactive approach to system optimisation, security, and continuous improvement.
Professional certifications such as Microsoft Certified, Azure Administrator Associate, VMware VCP, CompTIA Server+, CompTIA Network+, ITIL, or equivalent are advantageous but not essential.
What You'll Receive
- Competitive salary plus performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing professional development.
- Support for industry-recognised certifications and continuous learning.
- Clear career progression opportunities.
- Leadership development and mentoring.
- Company pension and employee benefits package.
- Opportunities to work with modern technologies and enterprise infrastructure.
- A supportive, collaborative, and innovative working environment.
Apply Today
If you're ready to take the next step in your IT infrastructure career and help maintain secure, reliable, and high-performing systems, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now to be considered for the Senior Systems Administrator position in Milton Keynes.
Pay: Up to £60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Financial planning services
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
