Systems Administrator in UNITED KINGDOM

Job Title: Systems Administrator

Salary: £65k

working Model: 6-Month FTC | Fully Remote

The Role

A leading client of ours is currently seeking an experienced Systems Administrator for a fully remote, 6-month fixed-term contract paying up to £65,000. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative, forward-thinking organisation that’s actively driving technological transformation across its operations.

This role offers exposure to a dynamic and collaborative environment where your technical skills will directly impact both internal systems and external-facing platforms. You’ll be a key player in ensuring robust infrastructure, seamless operations, and continuous improvement across IT and cloud environments.

Benefits:

• Fully remote position (UK-based).
• Join a progressive organisation with a culture of innovation.
• Be part of a supportive and skilled team that thrives on solving challenges together.
• Enjoy the flexibility of remote work with a competitive compensation package.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning: Identify and anticipate risks in infrastructure and networking; contribute to long-term IT and cloud strategy.
• Operational Management: Lead the implementation and support of server platforms, virtualization, cloud services, and security technologies.
• Infrastructure Oversight: Manage enterprise-level network systems, ensure system security, oversee disaster recovery, backups, and patch management.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Professional certifications such as MCSE, CISSP, CCNA, or CCNP are highly desirable.
• Minimum 4 years in a System Administration role.
• Deep experience with VMware vSphere/vCenter, Hyper-V, and Microsoft server environments.
• Strong background in enterprise-level storage (SAN/NAS), cloud platforms, and virtualized infrastructure.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL and Oracle databases is essential.
• Proven track record in managing and delivering complex infrastructure projects.
• VMware Certification. (Preferred)
• Strong proficiency with Windows operating systems. (Preferred)

Working Model:

• Fully remote position (UK-based).
• Flexibility required for participation in an on-call rotation and occasional travel if necessary.
• Modern hybrid-remote environment with a strong focus on outcomes and collaboration.

Interested in taking the next step in your career?

Apply today if you are interested, or email your CV over to conor@digitalwaffle.co