Junior Systems Administrator

Salary: £30,000 - 35,000 per year

Requirements:

• Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance; applicants must be UK citizens from birth due to the nature of the work
• 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
• Full UK driving licence is desirable
• Experience with PKI certificate management is desirable

Responsibilities:

• 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

Technologies:

• Active Directory
• Bash
• Debian
• Hardware
• Support
• Linux
• Network
• NFS
• PowerShell
• Security
• Ubuntu
• Web
• Windows

More:

We are a growing technology business based in Guildford and offer a full-time, permanent opportunity for an ambitious Junior Systems Administrator to join our collaborative IT team. You will support a broad IT infrastructure including servers, virtual environments, networks, and end-user devices, while gaining exposure to a wide range of technologies. We offer a salary of £30,000 to £35,000 depending on experience, a company bonus scheme, six-monthly salary reviews, a 10% employer pension contribution, private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection cover, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Cycle to Work and electric vehicle schemes, and free on-site parking.

last updated 33 week of 2026