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# IT Systems Administrator

- **Company:** Jobtailor
- **Location:** Bristol, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Storage, Computer Networks, Databases, Data Security, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Log Analysis, Windows Servers, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtual Machines, Information Technology, Microsoft Business Central, Key Vault
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815186878-it-systems-administrator

## About the Role

* Azure / Windows Server Administration: Proficiency in managing and maintaining Azure-hosted Windows server infrastructure, including installation, configuration, patching, monitoring and troubleshooting.
 * Microsoft Azure: Hands-on experience with Azure, including provisioning and managing virtual machines, virtual networks, network security groups, storage accounts, backup/recovery services, monitoring/Log Analytics, Key Vault and database-related services.
 * Azure Networking: Understanding of networking concepts and protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs and VPNs, with the ability to configure and troubleshoot Azure networking, connectivity and security controls.
 * Azure Native Services: Experience administering native Azure services and platform capabilities used to support secure, reliable and scalable services, including monitoring, backup, identity integration and operational alerting., * Microsoft 365
 * Business Central
 * Azure DevOps

## Description

Responsibilities

 * Manage and administer Azure-hosted IT infrastructure, including virtual machines, networking, storage, monitoring, backup and supporting platform services.
 * Manage native Azure services to ensure appropriate performance, scalability, security, resilience and operational reliability.
 * Monitor and troubleshoot services and resources, including virtual machines, databases, storage, backup and monitoring solutions across internal and client-facing Azure environments.
 * Configure and support various SaaS applications used across the organisation, such as Microsoft 365, Business Central and Azure DevOps.
 * Adhere to security best practices to protect company data and infrastructure from potential threats and vulnerabilities.
 * Collaborate on Data Security as a company-wide responsibility - ISO27001, SOC1/2, Cyber Essentials Plus.

Requirements

 * Azure / Windows Server Administration: Proficiency in managing and maintaining Azure-hosted Windows server infrastructure, including installation, configuration, patching, monitoring and troubleshooting.
 * Microsoft Azure: Hands-on experience with Azure, including provisioning and managing virtual machines, virtual networks, network security groups, storage accounts, backup/recovery services, monitoring/Log Analytics, Key Vault and database-related services.
 * Azure Networking: Understanding of networking concepts and protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs and VPNs, with the ability to configure and troubleshoot Azure networking, connectivity and security controls.
 * Azure Native Services: Experience administering native Azure services and platform capabilities used to support secure, reliable and scalable services, including monitoring, backup, identity integration and operational alerting.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing Azure-hosted IT infrastructure, ensuring performance, security, and operational reliability while adhering to best practices in data security and compliance standards such as ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus.

Tools & Technologies

 * Microsoft 365
 * Business Central
 * Azure DevOps


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