Senior Systems Administrator – Hybrid but mainly onsite - 4 days p/week onsite
Location: Cardiff, South Wales
Salary: Up to £55,000 (DOE)
Type: Permanent
We're hiring a hands-on Senior Systems Admin/Engineer to join an established internal IT team. If you’ve got solid experience managing IT systems, supporting projects, and helping junior team members grow – this could be for you.
What You’ll Be Doing:
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Leading IT projects from planning to completion
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Supporting and mentoring junior IT staff
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Installing, maintaining, and supporting servers, networks, and business systems
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Troubleshooting complex issues and supporting 1st/2nd line when needed
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Working with the Security team to make sure systems stay compliant and secure
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Keeping documentation up to date
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Staying on top of new tech and suggesting improvements
What We’re Looking For:
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5+ years in IT infrastructure or systems admin
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Some experience in a senior or lead role
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Confident with Microsoft stack: Office 365, Azure, SharePoint, Teams
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Familiar with backups (Veeam/Acronis/Barracuda), Cisco Meraki, Mimecast
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Good problem-solver, able to communicate well across the business
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Comfortable leading projects and taking ownership
Nice to Have (Not Essential):
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Microsoft Azure or AWS certifications
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Knowledge of ITIL or ISO-27001
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Experience with ERP systems
The Extras:
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Occasional out-of-hours work (maintenance/project go-lives)
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Training and development opportunities
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Potential for some travel (UK-based)
If you're looking for a role where you can take the lead, work on varied projects, and still stay hands-on technically – please apply now, thanks!