Senior System Administrator

Station

Job Overview

Location

England, United Kingdom

Salary

GBP 40,000 - 50,000 annual

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Sector

Information Technology & Software

Experience Level

Senior (5-8 years)

About the Company

Station is a purpose-led organization dedicated to delivering business and technology transformation solutions. With over 25 years of combined experience, they specialize in driving quality outcomes and fostering long-term success for their clients. Station operates with a consultative approach, embedding themselves as an extension of their clients' teams. They prioritize quality over quantity, leveraging a deep understanding of the tech sector and an extensive network of top-tier candidates. Their focus on seamless, personalized recruitment experiences makes the process easier, faster, and more effective for organizations seeking to accelerate transformation through the right talent.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior System Administrator to join a prominent, purpose-driven organization. This role is integral to supporting, securing, and optimizing resilient cloud services within a strictly regulated environment.

Your responsibilities will encompass the building, maintenance, and support of Azure infrastructure (IaaS/PaaS). You will be crucial in ensuring the security, compliance, and resilience of our platforms, including robust vulnerability management and security hardening.

The position involves managing hybrid Azure and on-premise environments, alongside Entra ID. You will also oversee backup, disaster recovery, and failover processes, and be responsible for monitoring and responding to security alerts and system events. Contributing to audits and compliance activities (PCI, Cyber Essentials) is a key aspect of this role.

Furthermore, you will identify opportunities to enhance cloud performance and cost efficiency, contribute to documentation and runbooks, and drive continuous service improvement within an ITIL-aligned framework.

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Required Skills

AzureSystem AdministrationInfrastructure ManagementSecurityPowerShellWindows ServerLinux ServerVulnerability ManagementEntra IDBackup and Disaster Recovery

Key Responsibilities

  • Building, supporting, and maintaining Azure infrastructure (IaaS/PaaS)
  • Ensuring security, compliance, and resilience across platforms, including vulnerability management and security hardening
  • Managing hybrid Azure / on-prem environments and Entra ID
  • Supporting backup, disaster recovery, and failover processes
  • Monitoring and responding to security alerts, vulnerabilities, and system events
  • Supporting audits and compliance activities (PCI, Cyber Essentials)
  • Identifying opportunities to optimise cloud performance and cost efficiency
  • Contributing to documentation, runbooks, and continuous service improvement
  • Working within ITIL-aligned service management environments

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in a senior infrastructure / sysadmin role
  • Strong hands-on Azure experience
  • Solid security experience, including vulnerability management and endpoint protection (e.g. Microsoft Defender)
  • Experience with automation and scripting (PowerShell)
  • Strong server administration across Windows/Linux environments
  • Experience working in compliance-driven environments and supporting audits
  • Confident communicator in a global operating environment

Benefits & Perks

  • Hybrid working model (one day per week on-site)
  • Full-time, Permanent contract
  • Opportunity to work with a modern Azure platform
  • Strong focus on security, compliance, and reliability

How to Apply

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The UK's technology sector is experiencing robust growth, particularly in cloud infrastructure management. This role is pivotal in maintaining and enhancing critical Azure environments. Key technical keywords include Azure IaaS/PaaS, Entra ID, vulnerability management, and PowerShell scripting. The impact of this position extends to ensuring business continuity, optimizing cloud ROI, and supporting organizational compliance. This is a strategic role for a seasoned professional focused on secure and efficient cloud operations.

Posted Date

April 7, 2026