About this role
Salary: £30,000 - 35,000 per year
Requirements: A-levels or equivalent, with strong IT, English and Maths skillsGood working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and OutlookBasic networking knowledgeExperience managing Windows PCs and servers within an Active Directory environmentExperience with Linux, particularly Debian/Ubuntu package management, web servers, NFS and SSHAn understanding of system security and business continuityBasic scripting experience in Bash and/or PowerShellStrong organisational skills and the ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasksAbility to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a teamFull, clean UK driving licenceExperience with PKI and certificate management Responsibilities: Deploy software and administer user groups and operating system policies across our IT networkMonitor services, applications and hardware, identifying and resolving issuesInstall, configure and maintain software, hardware, networking and application componentsDiagnose and troubleshoot hardware, software and networking problemsManage secure data storage, backups and data recoveryImplement security best practices to help protect against cyber-attacks and security breachesSupport compliance with ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials PlusDocument internal IT processes and systemsProvide technical support to employees and external clientsSet up employee workstations and IT equipmentSupport ad-hoc IT projects and tasks as required Technologies: Active DirectoryBashDebianExcelHardwareSupportLinuxNetworkNFSPowerShellSecurityUbuntuWebWindows More:
We are a growing technology business based in Guildford, Surrey, offering a full-time, office-based Junior System Administrator opportunity with a salary of circa £30,000-£35,000 plus benefits. You will work closely with an experienced Systems Administrator and report to the IT Manager, gaining broad hands-on exposure across servers, virtualisation, Windows, Linux, networking, security, backups, infrastructure and user support. This is an excellent opportunity to build your career in systems administration with real-world systems and the chance to obtain UK security clearance.
last updated 33 week of 2026