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# Systems Administrator

- **Company:** Bright Purple
- **Location:** Livingston, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** £40,000
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Cloud Computing, Domain Name System (DNS), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Windows Servers, Networking Basics, Windows PowerShell, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Software Vulnerability Management, Computer Networking Systems, Firewalls (Computer Science), Microsoft InTune, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Fortinet
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.hiredonline.co.uk/jobs/225801338-systems-administrator/bright-purple

## About the Role

Bright Purple are delighted to be working with an established organisation seeking a talented Systems Administrator to join their IT team. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded IT professional who enjoys getting hands-on with infrastructure, solving complex problems and contributing to technology improvements. Working within a small, collaborative IT team, you'll take ownership of second and third-line support, Microsoft infrastructure administration and technical projects, with the opportunity to develop your skills across cloud technologies, security and automation., * 3+ years' experience in Systems Administration, Infrastructure Engineering or a similar technical role.

 * Strong hands-on experience with Windows Server and Windows 11.
 * Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Entra ID and Intune.
 * Solid networking fundamentals, including DNS, TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs and firewalls.
 * Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues independently.

Desirable Experience

 * Fortinet FortiGate firewalls.
 * PowerShell scripting and infrastructure automation.
 * Mobile device management, including Android Enterprise.
 * Security hardening and vulnerability management.
 * Experience working within ISO 27001, SOC 2 or similarly controlled environments.

## Description

* Administer, maintain and support Windows Server and Windows 11 environments.
 * Manage Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Active Directory and Intune.
 * Provide second and third-line infrastructure support, troubleshooting complex technical issues.
 * Support networking infrastructure, security configurations, patching and vulnerability remediation.
 * Deliver infrastructure upgrades, migrations and technology improvement projects.
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