Systems Administrator (Microsoft 365 and Azure)

How2Apply Talent Network
Brits, North West
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time IT & Software
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Job Description

You'll keep servers, networks and cloud services up and secure for an internet service provider in Brits. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

This post is Brits-based, with most of your time spent at an internet service provider.

What you'll actually do

  • Configure switches, VLANs, VPNs and firewall rules
  • Document network diagrams and change records
  • Build and maintain virtual machines on Hyper-V, VMware or Azure
  • Monitor servers, links and firewalls and act on alerts
  • Apply monthly patches to servers and network devices

What you need

  • Clear change management and documentation habits
  • Degree or diploma in IT, plus relevant certifications
  • Willing to do standby and after-hours maintenance
  • Strong Windows Server, Active Directory and Microsoft 365 skills, or Linux for Linux posts

Extra points for

  • Experience with SIEM tools such as Microsoft Sentinel or Wazuh
  • Infrastructure-as-code with Terraform or Ansible

On offer

  • Standby allowance and overtime for maintenance windows
  • Company laptop, phone and home internet allowance
  • Funded certification path

How to apply

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: certification transcript from Microsoft, Cisco or AWS, short summary of one infrastructure project you led plus IT degree or diploma.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 6 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Brits; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

How to stand out

  • Be ready to talk through an outage you fixed, step by step; it's a common interview question.
  • Mention the environment size, such as "120 VMs, 14 sites, 900 users", as it tells recruiters your level.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationBrits, North West
CategoryIT & Software
Experience7+ years
Posted8 October 2026
Closing Date2 November 2026
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