37 Systems Administrator jobs in the United Kingdom

On behalf of our long-standing client based in Lancashire, we are recruiting for a full-time, on-site Systems Administrator. In this role, you will manage and support the organisation’s IT systems, infrastructure, ensuring security, reliability, and optimal performance. 

The Systems Administrator will be responsible for:

• Managing and maintaining server infrastructure (virtual and physical).
li>Administering and supporting VMware platforms.
• Overseeing Microsoft 365 and Azure environments, including domain setups and security.
• Configuring and managing firewalls, and supporting networks (VLANs, switches).
• Producing accurate documentation and reports.
• Assisting with IT projects, supplier liaison, and technology upgrades.

The Systems Administrator will have the following:

• Proven experience in server infrastructure administration.
• Strong VMware skills.
• Microsoft 365 and Azure administration expertise.
• Good understanding of firewalls and networking fundamentals.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Potential for KPI target-set bonus.
• Opportunity to gain certifications and qualifications.
• Scope for progression within the organisation.
• Access to company pool cars for work-related travel.

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Systems Administrator – Lancashire – Up to £40k

Your New Company and Role

A public sector organisation is seeking a skilled Systems Administrator to join their team on a contract basis. This hybrid role offers a dynamic mix of business-as-usual support and project work, including the implementation of a new software module. You'll collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery and system performance. There are 2 roles with our client, with both serving as cover for long-term leave.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Strong experience in systems administration within enterprise environments.
• Solid understanding of infrastructure, networking, and system security.
• Proven ability to manage both BAU and project responsibilities.
• Experience supporting ticket resolution in collaborating with 2nd-line support.
• Comfortable working with third-party suppliers and engaging stakeholders.

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Are you a Linux-savvy problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced IT environment?
Do you enjoy managing servers, securing systems, and supporting technical teams?

If YES, you could be the Systems Administrator  we’re looking for!

Why join us?

• Competitive salary
li>Hybrid working flexibility
• Career development opportunities
• Member of an Employee-owned trust
• Training and development support
• Work with cutting-edge infrastructure and automation tools

What will you be doing?

• Manage Linux and Windows VMs (OVS/KVM), backups, and disaster recovery
• Apply OS and security patches across customer estates
• Monitor system performance and respond to alerts
• Support software engineering teams and troubleshoot server issues
• Use tools like Nagios, Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket
• Collaborate with Hotline, MIS, and Information Security teams

What do we need from you?

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
< i>Extensive experience in Linux system administration and networking
• Strong knowledge of VM hosts, server hardware, and software inventory
• Familiarity with backup/DR, performance testing, and server hardening

Ready to be the backbone of our IT infrastructure and support systems?

Apply now to join Logistex as a Systems Administrator  and make a real impact!

On behalf of our long-standing client based in Lancashire, we are recruiting for a full-time, on-siteSystems Administrator. In this role, you will manage and support the organisations IT systems, infrastructure, ensuring security, reliability, and optimal performance.

The Systems Administrator will be responsible for:

• Managing and maintaining server infrastructure (virtual and physical).
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Salary: 40,000 per annum

Location: City of London

Monday - Friday: 8am - 5pm

The Role

We are seeking a proactive and professional SHEQ Systems Administrator to join our team. This is a newly created position that will report to the Associate Director, providing crucial administrative and compliance support. You will be instrumental in ensuring our business management systems are maintained and developed in line with all relevant ISO standards.

• Integrated Management Systems: Act as the primary administrator for our integrated management systems, ensuring they are maintained in line with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 27001 , and ISO 45001 .

• Compliance & Audits: Manage the raising of non-conformance reports and support the team in devising corrective actions. You will manage both internal and external audit schedules and act as the key liaison with certification bodies.

• Document & Data Control: Oversee all documentation, including the revision and generation of documents, to ensure compliance with our change management and document control processes. You will also maintain the company legal and risk registers, as well as the subcontractor vetting database.

• On-Site Support: Conduct regular site visits to audit logbooks and site records. You will also work to ensure external compliance, memberships, and pre-qualification systems (such as Safe Contractor and Avetta) are up to date.

• General Administration: Provide essential administrative support to the SHEQ team, including raising purchase orders, managing data input, organizing meetings, and arranging training.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organisational, problem-solving, and continuous improvement skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office packages, particularly Word and Excel.

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar administrative role.

• Proven experience in maintaining or improving standards against BSI Standards , with experience in ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 27001 , and 50001 .

• Experience in conducting audits.

• An auditing qualification.

• Experience in updating business continuity plans.

If you're ready for a new challenge or require further information, please apply today!

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Salary: 40,000 per annum

Location: City of London

Monday - Friday: 8am - 5pm

The Role

We are seeking a proactive and professional SHEQ Systems Administrator to join our team. This is a newly created position that will report to the Associate Director, providing crucial administrative and compliance support. You will be instrumental in ensuring our business management systems are maintained and developed in line with all relevant ISO standards.

• Integrated Management Systems: Act as the primary administrator for our integrated management systems, ensuring they are maintained in line with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 27001 , and ISO 45001 .

• Compliance & Audits: Manage the raising of non-conformance reports and support the team in devising corrective actions. You will manage both internal and external audit schedules and act as the key liaison with certification bodies.

• Document & Data Control: Oversee all documentation, including the revision and generation of documents, to ensure compliance with our change management and document control processes. You will also maintain the company legal and risk registers, as well as the subcontractor vetting database.

• On-Site Support: Conduct regular site visits to audit logbooks and site records. You will also work to ensure external compliance, memberships, and pre-qualification systems (such as Safe Contractor and Avetta) are up to date.

• General Administration: Provide essential administrative support to the SHEQ team, including raising purchase orders, managing data input, organizing meetings, and arranging training.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organisational, problem-solving, and continuous improvement skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office packages, particularly Word and Excel.

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar administrative role.

• Proven experience in maintaining or improving standards against BSI Standards , with experience in ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 27001 , and 50001 .

• Experience in conducting audits.

• An auditing qualification.

• Experience in updating business continuity plans.

If you're ready for a new challenge or require further information, please apply today!

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Workday Systems Administrator

London (4 days per week onsite / 1 day WFH)

65,000 - 75,000 PA DOE

A well-established, rapidly expanding organisation (8-10 acquisitions likely to complete this year alone), undergoing a major HR systems transformation is seeking an experienced Workday Functional Consultant / Systems Admin.

It is a critical position within the company's digital transformation and M&A strategy, focusing on the ongoing optimisation and development of Workday.

This contract offers the opportunity to play a key role in configuring modules, workflows, business processes, reports, integrations as well as onboarding multiple newly acquired businesses onto the Workday platform.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead the day-to-day administration, optimisation and continuous improvement of Workday

* Configure Workday templates, modules, business processes, reports and workflow

* Support M&A activities through the onboarding of new groups of employees into Workday

* Requirements Gathering and Analysis, collaborating with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate the into functional specifications.

* Collaborate closely with HR and IT stakeholders to define requirements and deliver appropriate solutions

* Ensure data accuracy and integrity across systems and integrations (e.g. Payroll, ERP)

* Provide training and support to HR end users and stakeholders

* Maintain strong vendor relationships and oversee third-party integrations

* Ensure compliance with data governance and security standards

Requirements:

* Proven experience as a Workday Consultant or Sys Admin

* Deep understanding of Workday configuration (including templates, workflows and reporting)

* Ideally experience supporting Workday in environments involving M&A requiring onboarding of new businesses

* Solid grasp of HR processes and how they map to systems

* Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and problem-solving skills

* Ability to work independently and strategically within an extremely fast-paced environment

Windows Systems Administrator (Mid-Level)

Windows Server, VMware, Active Directory, AWS

40,000 - 44,000

2 Days per week in the Southampton office

Mid-Level Windows Systems Administrator required to join a leading international Software Business committed to delivering high-performance IT solutions. This is a large operation and will be working within a 24/7 production environment with 85% of your time being Windows Server and 15% VMware.

As a Mid-Level Windows Systems Administrator you will maintain and contribute to the ongoing reliability, performance and support of the infrastructure. This includes monitoring the operating environments, responding to incidents, problems and helping other teams as necessary.

These roles have been created by team expansion and new client wins.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain Windows Server environments
• Be part of a 24/7 production environment of around 30 engineers in this team
• Support multiple systems or applications of medium to high complexity
• Manage Mail, DNS, FTP, IIS and Application environments
• Participate in the On-Call rotation
• Work with cabling, racking and other tasks in Physical Data Centres
• Communicate events to stakeholders, teams and leadership

Skills Required:

• Windows Server Administration Experience (100+ Servers)
• Active Directory
• VMware
• AWS
• SAN Storage
• Production Environment Experience
• Linux
• Microsoft Certified, VMware Certified or AWS Certified would be desirable

If you have the relevant skills for this role and are ready for the challenge, then please send your CV to (url removed)

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.