IT Systems Administrator

Salary: £47,000 - 65,000 per year

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 1–3 years of experience in IT system engineering or IT administration
• Strong technical foundation in infrastructure and systems administration
• Knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and virtualisation technologies such as Hyper-V or VMware
• Understanding of LAN/WAN, VPNs, Wi-Fi, firewalls, switches, routing, and cybersecurity best practices
• Experience renewing and refreshing IT hardware in a live environment
• Experience with backup solutions, including version control and recovery
• Ability to collaborate effectively with local and global teams
• Proactive problem-solving mindset and ability to resolve issues while minimising operational disruption
• Operational Technology environment experience is desirable

Responsibilities:

• Support IT operations and infrastructure to ensure system availability, performance, and security
• Assist with infrastructure lifecycle projects and local/global IT initiatives
• Administer user accounts, permissions, and licensing across systems
• Implement and monitor cybersecurity measures aligned with group standards
• Create and maintain network topology, ensuring secure segmentation and segregation
• Work closely with local teams and central IT/OT stakeholders
• Contribute to ongoing improvements and site transformation projects

Technologies:

• Active Directory
• Hardware
• Hyper-V
• Support
• LAN
• Microsoft 365
• Network
• Security
• VMware
• Windows
• Office 365
• PLC

More:

We are hiring an Entry IT Specialist to join our growing team at our Felinfach Whey Processing Factory in West Wales. This role sits within our Systems Management department and reports to the Production IT Manager. We offer internal and external training opportunities, a competitive salary, 26 days holiday, matched pension contributions up to 6%, life assurance, and flexible benefits. At Felinfach, you will join a team with high job satisfaction, meaningful challenges, and strong support. We are part of Arla, a global dairy leader committed to sustainable nourishment, good food choices, and a collaborative culture where people feel valued, empowered, and supported in their growth.

last updated 31 week of 2026