Systems Administrator

Salary: £40,000 - 50,000 per year

Requirements

• Strong experience in IT Support, Systems Administration or a similar infrastructure-focused role.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365, Microsoft Intune and identity and access management.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory and networking fundamentals.
• Experience using patch management and remote monitoring (RMM) tools.
• Comfortable working autonomously and taking ownership of an internal IT environment.
• Security-conscious with strong documentation skills.
• Excellent communication skills and comfortable supporting both technical and non-technical users.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day IT support, including user onboarding, offboarding and issue resolution.
• Administer Microsoft 365, Entra ID and hybrid Active Directory.
• Oversee patching, monitoring and remote support tools.
• Support Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 security initiatives.
• Help transition IT services from an external managed service provider to a fully in-house function.
• Work from our Manchester office 2 to 3 days per week in a hybrid setup.

Technologies

• Active Directory
• Support
• Microsoft 365
• Microsoft Intune
• Mobile
• Security
• Windows
• Office 365

More

We are a successful and rapidly expanding digital transformation consultancy investing heavily in our internal IT capability. As our first dedicated IT hire, you will help build a secure, scalable and well-documented IT environment while supporting our continued growth. You will work closely with our Head of Technology in a modern Microsoft-centric environment across Windows, Mac and mobile devices, with genuine ownership, long-term progression, and benefits including healthcare, progression, and pension. Our base is in Manchester, with a hybrid working model.

last updated 28 week of 2026