IT Systems Administrator

Lead Systems Administrator Annual Salary: £47,243 Location: Taunton Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Systems Administrator with a solid background in technical engineering, systems, and infrastructure. Day-to-day of the role: Provide support and perform system administration tasks for technical systems environments, primarily including Firewalls, Load Balancers, VPNs, wireless networks, and LAN infrastructure. Lead the design, configuration, development, testing, and deployment of network and application security solutions to meet complex business and user needs. Offer technical support and systems administration for all Cloud platforms in use, including MS Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud. Gather, review, and analyse complex business and user requirements to enable effective solution designs. Provide expertise and technical input into projects, helping to design systems that are secure, resilient, and functional. Conduct routine monitoring and analysis, including audit log reports evaluation, system and storage utilisation reports, and manage site collection quota settings, escalating potential concerns to Technology Senior Managers. Participate in a 1-week in every 3 on-call rota, handling issues outside of regular office hours if required. Required Skills & Qualifications: Significant experience as a senior team member or leader within systems administration. Solid technical engineering experience, particularly with Firewalls, Load Balancers, VPNs, wireless networks, and LAN infrastructure. Expertise in infrastructure, including cloud-based technologies (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud). Experience in Firewall and Cloud Administration. Proficiency with Fortinet products. Excellent written and oral communication skills, capable of producing reports and giving presentations. Strong reporting and documentation skills, with the ability to set out information in a concise and logical manner. Confident in planning and organisational skills to effectively deliver requirements. Benefits: Competitive salary of £47,243 with a substantial contribution towards the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Flexible and homeworking options. State-of-the-art office facilities including an on-site gym, restaurant, and nursery. 26 days holiday, plus public holidays. Free parking and a range of lifestyle benefits. Comprehensive training and development opportunities. Well-being support and high-spec equipment provided.

Location: Taunton, GB

Posted Date: 6/24/2025