Reference: TQ2526_3131_487
Vacancy: 1
Job Title: Network and Systems Administrator
Location: Leicester
Job Purpose:
TESTQ Technologies is a leading IT services and solutions provider delivering high-quality digital, data, and enterprise technology solutions across multiple industry sectors. With strong domain expertise and a commitment to operational excellence, we support organisations in maintaining secure, reliable, and scalable IT infrastructure in a rapidly evolving technology landscape.
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Network and Systems Administrator to manage, maintain, and optimise enterprise IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, and systems. The role requires strong technical expertise, proactive monitoring, and close collaboration with internal teams to ensure high availability, performance, and security of IT systems.
Job Description (Main Duties and Responsibilities):
- Install, configure, and maintain network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems.
- Administer and manage servers (Windows/Linux), virtualization platforms, and cloud environments.
- Monitor system performance, network availability, and security using appropriate tools.
- Perform regular system updates, patches, backups, and disaster recovery procedures.
- Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, network, and system-related issues.
- Ensure network security through firewalls, VPNs, access controls, and security policies.
- Manage user accounts, permissions, and access control across systems and applications.
- Support infrastructure for enterprise applications, databases, and internal systems.
- Perform capacity planning and system optimisation to ensure scalability and performance.
- Collaborate with developers, support teams, and stakeholders to resolve infrastructure-related issues.
- Participate in infrastructure planning, upgrades, and technology implementation projects.
- Maintain documentation for system configurations, processes, and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with IT policies, security standards, and best practices.
- Provide technical support and guidance to internal users and teams.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of IT operations, processes, and standards.
Key Skills, Qualifications and Experience Needed
(The candidate must demonstrate these in all stages of assessment)
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- 5+ years of proven experience as a Network Administrator, Systems Administrator, or similar role in enterprise environments.
- Strong hands-on experience with network technologies including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, and firewalls.
- Proven expertise in server administration (Windows Server, Linux/Unix systems).
- Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V, or similar platforms.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Strong understanding of network security, system hardening, and data protection practices.
- Experience with monitoring tools and system performance optimisation.
- Hands-on experience with backup solutions, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across network and system layers.
- Understanding of IT Infrastructure best practices, including ITIL principles.
- Experience managing Active Directory, Group Policies, and identity/access management.
- Ability to perform system upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure deployments.
- Strong documentation skills for infrastructure, configurations, and processes.
- Experience working in Agile, IT support, or infrastructure project environments.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to incidents and outages.
Other Key Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities
- High attention to detail and proactive mindset
- Ability to work effectively within cross-functional and distributed teams
- Strong stakeholder and client-facing skills
- Proactive, self-motivated, and solution-oriented approach
- Flexible attitude with the ability to adapt to changing priorities
- Strong focus on system reliability, performance, and security
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or above in the UK or equivalent.
Salary:
GBP 35,200 to 45,000 per annum
Published Date: 02 Jun 2026
Closing Date: 01 July 2026
Evaluation: CV Review, Technical Test, Personal and Technical Interview, and References
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent (Part-time and Fixed Term option is available)
Pay: £35,200.00-£45,000.00 per year
Education:
Experience:
- Network Administrator: 5 years (preferred)
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Location:
- Leicester, Leicestershire (preferred)
Work Location: In person
