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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead IT Systems Administrator - Server, Storage, Backup & Disaster Recovery - **Company:** Trinzic - **Location:** Leatherhead, United Kingdom (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Linux, Disaster Recovery, Monitoring of Systems, Linux Servers, Microsoft Software, NetApp Applications, Virtualization Technology, Backup and Restore, Cloud Platform System, HybridCloud, Pure Storage, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Data Management, Vmware - **Published:** October 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/7D80D33952EC40F1B4C005749CE1789F/job/ ## About the Role Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience. Significant experience administering enterprise Windows and/or Linux server environments. Experience supporting enterprise storage platforms such as Pure Storage, NetApp, or similar technologies. Experience administering backup and recovery solutions, preferably Rubrik. Experience supporting virtualized infrastructure environments. Experience supporting business-critical infrastructure within complex enterprise environments. Experience performing infrastructure upgrades, patching, maintenance, and lifecycle management activities. Required Technical & Leadership Skills Strong knowledge of enterprise server, storage, backup, and disaster recovery technologies. Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues across multiple technology domains. Understanding of infrastructure monitoring, performance management, and capacity planning. Knowledge of IT Service Management (ITSM) processes, including incident, problem, and change management. Ability to develop and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and operational runbooks. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across technical teams and vendors. Ability to prioritize competing operational demands and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated ability to provide technical guidance, mentoring, and leadership to team members. Preferred Experience Industry certifications such as Microsoft, VMware, NetApp, Pure Storage, Rubrik, or Linux certifications. Experience supporting hybrid cloud or cloud-based infrastructure environments. Experience working within highly regulated, government, defence, or mission-critical environments. Knowledge of infrastructure automation and scripting technologies. Experience with enterprise disaster recovery planning and testing. Exposure to modern infrastructure and data protection architectures. Ability to prioritize competing operational demands and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Security Requirements United Kingdom citizenship is required. The successful candidate must hold, or be able to successfully complete, Baseline Personnel Security Standard screening and be UK Born. ## Description The Lead IT Systems Administrator provides technical leadership and hands-on support for enterprise server, storage, backup, and disaster recovery services. Responsible for maintaining highly available and secure infrastructure environments, this role supports critical business operations through the administration of technologies including Pure Storage, NetApp, and Rubrik. The position works closely with internal IT teams and technology partners to resolve complex issues, drive operational improvements, and ensure infrastructure platforms remain reliable, scalable, and aligned with business requirements. Role Responsibilities Administer, monitor, and support enterprise server, storage, backup, and disaster recovery environments. Manage and maintain enterprise storage platforms, including Pure Storage and NetApp technologies. Administer and support backup, recovery, and data protection solutions, including Rubrik. Monitor infrastructure performance, system capacity, and operational health, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement. Perform infrastructure maintenance, upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management activities. Diagnose and resolve complex infrastructure incidents and technical issues across multiple technology domains. Support virtualised environments and associated infrastructure services. Ensure system security, backup integrity, data protection, and compliance with organisational standards. Participate in incident, problem, and change management processes. Develop and maintain technical documentation, support procedures, and operational runbooks. Collaborate with internal stakeholders, IT teams, and technology vendors to deliver operational excellence. Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior team members and peers where required.