Systems Administrator

About the Role As a Systems Administrator, you will be part of the Actica IT Team, supporting and developing our technology environment. This role offers a balance of hands-on responsibility and ongoing learning, making it suitable for graduates as well as candidates who have already worked in IT support, systems administration, or similar roles. You will gain experience across a range of technologies, including Microsoft environments, networking, security, and virtualised infrastructure. Depending on your experience, you will take ownership of day-to-day tasks while being supported to grow into more advanced responsibilities. As part of the Actica IT Team, you will be responsible for: Maintaining and supporting company information systems Providing 1st and 2nd Line Support, escalating issues where appropriate Working with IT suppliers and third-party partners Attending IT meetings and providing status updates Monitoring systems to ensure performance, availability, and security Maintaining firewall and gateway security policies Assisting with security alerts and incident response alongside the System Security Officer Supporting the development, testing, and rollout of new systems and services Training and Development We recognise that candidates will come with varying levels of experience. You won’t be expected to know everything from day one, but we do value curiosity, initiative, and a strong problem-solving mindset. You will benefit from: On-the-job training tailored to your experience level Mentorship from senior IT team members Opportunities to gain certifications and hands-on experience in: Active Directory Microsoft 365 Networking Cybersecurity Virtualised infrastructure A clear development pathway to progress into a fully-fledged Systems Administrator role We are looking for someone who has: A background in Computer Science, IT, or a related discipline Experience working in a Microsoft-based environment (commercial or academic) Exposure to IT support, system administration, or infrastructure support A proactive, self-motivated approach and willingness to learn Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively The ability to adapt and keep pace with a fast-moving IT environment Primary Technical Skills You’ll Develop: Proficiency in Active Directory; Virtualised Infrastructure; Secure Information Systems; IT Security Policy knowledge; Principles of Networking (DNS/DHCP/Layer 3 Firewalls/Routing); Ability to learn and test new technologies and integrate with existing systems. Proficiency in the M365 Platform including Azure MDM Ticket Management Secondary Technical Skills You’ll Develop: Windows Server 2016/2019/2022; Active directory Certificate services Microsoft Exchange 2019; Linux management (Ubuntu) Scripting of tasks through Windows PowerShell; Cisco firewall management (FMC or CLI); VPN configuration and management; Microsoft Group Policy; Endpoint…