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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Systems Manager - **Company:** Blu Wireless Technology - **Location:** Bristol, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £55,000.0 - £65,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Bash Shell, Microsoft Online Services, Ubuntu (Operating System), Cloud Computing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Identity and Access Management, Networking Hardware, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Linux System Administration, Networking Basics, Network Time Protocols, OpenLDAP, Windows PowerShell, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Remote Access Technology, Cloud Services, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Single Sign-On, Working Model 2D, Firewalls (Computer Science), Gitlab, Microsoft InTune, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Network Server, Cisco, Jenkins - **Published:** October 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8c7f6de9e5b79216 ## About the Role We're looking for someone who combines strong technical skills with a proactive approach who wants to take ownership and put their own stamp on the organisation. Experience and Skills * 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure or systems administration * Experience working with: * + Microsoft 365 and Windows systems + Managing physical infrastructure + Networking fundamentals + Firewalls, VPNs and network security + Backup and disaster recovery + Scripting and automation (e.g. PowerShell, Bash or Python) + Linux environments (Red Hat-based such as Rocky, and Ubuntu) + Identity and access management, including Entra ID, SAML/SSO and LDAP * Hands-on experience with Cyber Essentials * Experience supporting engineering or R&D teams is desirable but not essential * Relevant qualifications (e.g. MS-102, MD-102, CCNA) are desirable but not essential. For the right candidate we would explore funding certain training and qualifications., * Self-starter who actively identifies opportunities to improve and will thrive in an environment where they are encouraged to take ownership and continuously find better ways of working * Practical and good at prioritising * Calm under pressure * Good communicator who will build relationships across the business * Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, evolving environment. ## Description We are looking for an IT Systems Manager to own and develop our IT function and support the business as it commercialises and scales. It is an opportunity for someone who is ready to take the next step in their career and take ownership of a function, and who is enthusiastic, proactive and comfortable working in a busy environment. This is a broad role with exposure across the business. It is ideal for someone who wants to make a tangible impact on a business and thrives on continuous improvement. We are a team of 35 based in Bristol, with some remote workers overseas. You will take ownership of our IT environment, systems and security while helping to enhance systems, processes and governance across the organisation. As the business grows, you will have the opportunity to influence key strategic decisions related to the IT environment and to build your team, and you will be encouraged and have the authority to put your own stamp on the organisation., Reporting to the CFO, you'll be responsible for hands-on maintenance and improvement of the company's IT infrastructure, while supporting engineers and operational staff across the business. Your work will include: * Setting up, maintaining and supporting: + Microsoft 365 services, including Intune, Entra ID and Defender + Windows laptops and their integration with our Microsoft 365 and cloud services + Directory and identity services, including OpenLDAP and SAML single sign-on + Cisco and Meraki networking equipment + Corporate firewall and remote access VPN + Core infrastructure services such as DNS, NTP and DHCP + Servers, including physical hardware and Linux (Rocky Linux and Ubuntu) + Cloud services including Atlassian, GitLab, Jenkins and Snipe-IT + Backup environment including server, client and cloud * Troubleshooting hardware, software and network issues * Carrying out daily, weekly and monthly system health checks and backup testing * Managing IT assets and related processes * Maintaining physical infrastructure including racks and cabling * Maintaining cyber certifications including UK Cyber Essentials, and supporting EU Cyber Resilience Act reporting As you become familiar with the environment, you will be expected to identify and implement improvements, including to business continuity and disaster recovery processes, security standards, documentation and internal knowledge sharing. There will occasionally be a need to work outside normal hours, though generally this is rare and can be taken back as time off in lieu., * Based at office location in Bristol. We expect this role to spend the majority of days in the office to support the team, though home working is permitted under our hybrid working model * 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, and a holiday purchase scheme * Standard working hours of 5 days/37 hours per week * Host of benefits including private medical insurance and a health cash plan scheme for everyday expenses, plus numerous salary sacrifice schemes * Matched pension contributions up to 5% and life assurance as standard * Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave and pay policies, We offer a host of benefits to help make life easier to navigate so that you can focus on the things that matter. This includes medical insurance and a health cash plan scheme for everyday expenses, we will match your pension contributions up to 5% and we offer life assurance as standard. Our maternity, paternity and shared parental leave and pay policies are enhanced to support your family life, and we encourage you to take advantage of our numerous salary sacrifice schemes to help make life more affordable.