Job Description:

Associate Systems Administrator

3 days a week on site 

Our client is a global technology organisation delivering innovative solutions across the transportation and critical infrastructure sectors. With operations worldwide, the company develops and supports large-scale systems that help improve passenger journeys, operational efficiency, and public service delivery. Their technology supports millions of users daily through mission-critical environments and complex infrastructure platforms.

Job Title

Associate Systems Administrator

Job Summary

As part of the IT Infrastructure team, reporting to the Infrastructure Manager, you will support and maintain customer test and production environments used by large numbers of end users on a daily basis. The role involves supporting mission-critical Windows and Linux server environments, ensuring system stability, security, and operational continuity.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and maintain Windows and Linux server estates hosting critical applications and services.
• Carry out user account administration, access management, and reporting activities.
• Ensure servers remain fully patched and compliant using WSUS or equivalent patch management solutions.
• Follow change management procedures to minimise operational risk and service disruption.
• Provide support from customer or alternative company sites where required.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and compliance standards, including security, quality, health & safety, and environmental policies.
• Assist with additional infrastructure and operational duties as required by management.
• Participate in out-of-hours support activities when necessary.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Experience with patch management systems
• Strong Windows Server administration experience
• Experience working within structured change management environments

Desirable

• Basic VMware administration experience
• Basic Red Hat Linux administration experience

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum 5 years’ experience within IT infrastructure or systems administration

Desirable

• Microsoft certifications
• ITIL Foundation certification
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical subject