Junior Security Systems Administrator

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Junior Security Systems Administrator


Junior Security Systems Administrator – Social Messaging Platform – Horsham, West Sussex


(Tech stack: Junior Security Systems Administrator, 2nd Line Support, 3rd Line Support, Windows Server, Active Directory, Office 365, Intune, Azure, Microsoft Defender, Security Compliance, Endpoint Manager, Group Policy, ITIL, SIEM, Security Operations, Junior Security Systems Administrator)


In 2012 our client launched a social messaging platform that has been taking the US by storm. After an extremely successful period our client has decided to hop across the Atlantic, in a bid to expand their sphere of influence and take up a firm foothold in the UK and European markets.


A number of new offices are being opened in the UK and our client is looking for talented, enthusiastic and passionate Junior Security Systems Administrator to join a dedicated internal IT function and take on a varied role, blending 2nd and 3rd line support responsibilities with a clear focus on security. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for IT support and a growing interest in security to develop within a highly collaborative team. You will play a key part in ensuring system resilience, supporting day-to-day security operations and protecting the integrity of the business’s digital assets.


The successful Junior Security Systems Administrator should have experience with 2nd line support in a security-conscious environment, 3rd line support and infrastructure troubleshooting, Microsoft Windows Server (2019/2022), Active Directory, Group Policy and Office 365. Knowledge of Intune / Microsoft Endpoint Manager and exposure to Azure administration and Microsoft Defender security suite is desirable. An understanding of endpoint security, compliance policies and monitoring tools (e.g., SIEM) is useful.


All Junior Security Systems Administrator positions come with the following benefits:


  • Stock worth £15,000. The stock would be in their parent company (a multi-billion dollar company). You would be able to sell up to a third of your stock per year which would therefore be worth £5,000 per year to you.
  • 30 days holiday (plus 8 UK Bank Holidays).
  • Flexible working hours
  • An early finish on Fridays that fall in the months of June, July and August.
  • £4,000 training allowance including attendance of Microsoft events and conferences.
  • 4 days a month innovative time.
  • Free gym membership including yoga sessions.
  • Summer BBQs.
  • Birthday bonus package – including time off work on your birthday, dinner at a top restaurant or a paid day trip to a European destination.


Location: Horsham, West Sussex, UK.


Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 + Bonus + Pension + Benefits


Applicants must be based in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.


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