Senior System Admin

Job Description:

Our client, a leading professional services firm, is seeking a Senior System Administrator to join their internal IT team. This is a hybrid-based position with excellent opportunities to contribute to the enhancement and stability of enterprise-scale virtualisation and automation infrastructure.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and maintain virtualisation platforms (such as VMware and Hyper-V) to ensure scalability, availability, and secure system environments.

• Develop and manage automated scripts and workflows using PowerShell and/or Python to optimise virtual infrastructure management tasks.

• Provide 2nd and 3rd level support for both on-site and remote server infrastructure, handling troubleshooting and system recovery when needed.

• Implement system upgrades and integration of hardware/software solutions with minimal impact on operational continuity.

• Document technical procedures, architectural designs, and operational support guides for internal use.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to align infrastructure with organisational and security objectives.

• Oversee incident management, including escalation processes to internal teams or external suppliers.

• Act as a subject matter expert in virtualisation and automation, mentoring junior staff and promoting best practices.

Experience Required:

• Minimum 5 years of experience managing and architecting large-scale virtual environments.

• Strong scripting and automation capabilities, particularly using PowerShell.

• Solid understanding of Microsoft networking components including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP.

• Proven ability to lead technical projects from design through to implementation and support.

• Familiarity with multi-cloud and hybrid environments including platforms such as Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with integrating virtualisation platforms with storage technologies such as NetApp, SAN, or NAS.

• Exposure to infrastructure-as-code tools and methodologies.

• Working knowledge of Linux/Unix systems.

• Experience with Cisco networking solutions.

• Familiarity with disaster recovery planning and implementation.

• Valid driver’s licence.

Educational Requirements:

• A third-level qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.

Working Hours & Benefits:

• Flexible hybrid working model.

• Additional leave purchase options.

• Health insurance support.

• Enhanced parental leave benefits.

• Emergency childcare cover.

• Early finish on selected Fridays.

• Relocation assistance where required.

• Access to professional development and learning resources.

• Active internal social and wellbeing initiatives.

How to Apply:

To apply for this role, please submit your updated CV. If your skills and experience match job requirements, you will be contacted to discuss your application in detail.