Junior Systems Administrator

Location: Guildford Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 DOE Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent A great opportunity for an ambitious Junior Systems Administrator to join a growing technology business. Working within a collaborative IT team, you'll support a broad IT infrastructure including servers, virtual environments, networks and end-user devices while gaining exposure to a wide range of technologies. Key Responsibilities Reporting to the IT Manager, as a Junior Systems Administrator your responsibilities will include: * Deploy, configure and maintain hardware, software and network infrastructure * Administer user accounts, groups and system policies across the business * Monitor systems, services and applications, proactively identifying and resolving issues * Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware, software and networking problems * Manage backups, data recovery processes and IT asset records * Support cyber security initiatives and information security compliance requirements * Provide technical support to internal users and external customers * Manage workstation deployments, IT equipment and staff onboarding requirements * Support physical security systems including CCTV, access control and telephony * Assist with infrastructure projects and occasional travel to other business locations Essential Requirements Junior Systems Administrator, these are the essential skills that will be required: * Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance. Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be UK citizens from birth * A-Level education (or equivalent) with strong IT, English and Maths skills * Experience administering Windows Server and Active Directory environments * Linux administration experience including Debian/Ubuntu, NFS, SSH and web servers * Good understanding of networking fundamentals * Basic scripting experience using Bash and/or PowerShell * Understanding of system security principles and business continuity planning * Strong troubleshooting, organisation and problem-solving skills Desirable * Full UK driving licence * Experience with PKI certificate management Benefits * £30,000 - £35,000 salary depending on experience * Company bonus scheme and six-monthly salary reviews * 10% employer pension contribution * Private medical insurance, life assurance and income protection cover * 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays * Cycle to Work scheme, electric vehicle scheme and free on-site parking Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion