Systems Administrator

Digital Catapult
Greater London, UK
3 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
£45,000.0 - £50,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Access Microsoft Windows Microsoft Azure Microsoft Online Services Software as a Service Microsoft SharePoint Software Deployment Virtual Local Area Networks Wi-Fi Technology Computer Network Technologies Okta HybridCloud
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Job description

  • Manage and maintain core identity, access, and device management platforms including Okta, Microsoft 365/Entra ID, Intune, and Jamf.
  • Set up and support servers, networks, user accounts, and lab/R&D environments to keep systems secure, stable, and scalable.
  • Strengthen security posture through proactive patching, monitoring, incident response, and administration of tools like Microsoft Defender, Rapid7, and Automox.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve incidents end-to-end, driving root cause analysis and implementing preventative improvements.
  • Define and document best practice standards for application deployment, infrastructure management, and SharePoint governance.
  • Support teams across the organisation by ensuring seamless operation of desktops, SaaS tools, networks, and workplace technology.

Requirements

  • Proven expertise as a Systems Administrator, with hands-on experience managing modern identity, access, and device management environments.
  • Strong administration experience across the Microsoft 365 stack, including Entra ID, Intune, Exchange Online, Conditional Access, and compliance/security tooling.
  • Proficiency with SharePoint Online, covering site structure, access, governance, and M365 integration.
  • Solid networking knowledge, including switches, VLANs, firewalls, WiFi, cabling standards, and troubleshooting across on-prem and cloud-connected environments.
  • Working experience with Azure, particularly in identity, security, monitoring, and resource management in a hybrid cloud setup.
  • Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Previous experience within the technology industry is desirable.

Benefits & conditions

c. £45-50K (subject to experience) + bonus + competitive benefits package, * We are in the UK’s Top 100 Best Workplaces and placed in the UK’s Best Workplaces in Tech and Large Organisations.

  • Digital Catapult is a Disability Confident Committed Level 1 Employer.
  • Excellent holiday package: 25 days annual leave, Bank Holidays and 3 days between Christmas and New Year.
  • Double-matched pension up to 10% of your salary.
  • Discretionary company bonus.
  • 4% of your salary to use towards selecting benefits that work for you, including health cash plan, Private Medical Insurance, buying holiday, topping up your pension.
  • E-Vehicle Scheme; Cycle2Work; Tech Scheme; Gym Discounts; Give As you Earn; PerkPal.
  • Life insurance 4x salary.
  • Free to access EAP & Financial Wellbeing advice.
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
  • Hybrid working - with great offices to work from 2 days per week with some roles needing to be onsite more regularly to ensure the successful delivery of our work.
  • Investment in your ongoing learning and development with us.
  • Company social events throughout the year and free office snacks.

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