Junior Systems Administrator

2i Recruit Ltd
Gu11Aa, United Kingdom
Today
£30,000 – £35,000 pa

Salary

£30,000 – £35,000 pa

Seniority
Junior
Posted
13 Aug 2026 (Today)
Location: GuildfordSalary: £30,000 - £35,000 DOE

A great opportunity for an ambitious Junior Systems Administrator to join a growing technology business. Working within a collaborative IT team, you'll be involved in everything from server and network administration to user support, gaining valuable experience across a broad technical estate.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the IT Manager, as a Junior Systems Administrator your responsibilities will include:

  • Deploying software and administering user accounts, groups and system policies
  • Monitoring infrastructure, services and applications to identify and resolve issues
  • Installing, configuring and maintaining hardware, software, networking and application components
  • Diagnosing and troubleshooting system, network and hardware faults
  • Managing data backup, recovery and secure storage processes
  • Replacing, upgrading and maintaining IT equipment and infrastructure
  • Supporting cyber security best practices and internal security controls
  • Assisting with compliance against recognised information security standards
  • Maintaining accurate IT documentation, processes and asset records
  • Providing technical support to internal users and external customers
  • Managing the IT asset lifecycle from deployment through to retirement
  • Undertaking occasional travel to other business locations for support and maintenance activities
  • Supporting access control, CCTV and telephony systems
  • Setting up workstations and IT equipment for new and existing employees
  • Assisting with network infrastructure tasks, including cabling where required
  • Supporting ad hoc IT projects and operational requirements
Requirements

Junior Systems Administrator, these are the essential skills that will be required:

  • Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance -must be UK citizen from birth
  • A-Level education (or equivalent) with strong IT, English and Maths skills
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Basic networking knowledge
  • Experience administering Windows Server and desktop environments within Active Directory
  • Linux administration experience, including Debian/Ubuntu, package management, web servers, NFS and SSH
  • Understanding of system security principles and business continuity planning
  • Basic scripting experience using Bash and/or PowerShell
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
  • A proactive approach and willingness to learn new technologies
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable

  • Full UK driving licence
  • Experience with PKI certificate management

Benefits

  • Salary:£30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience
  • Full-time, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week)
  • Free on-site parking
  • 10% employer pension contribution
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance and income protection cover
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Electric vehicle scheme
  • Six-monthly salary reviews
  • Company bonus scheme

If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.

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