Systems Administrator

About The Company

We are a fast-growing Belfast-based tech company, providing data quality and matching software to a growing number of international banks and to Government departments. Our software is sophisticated yet easy to use, and this is our key difference to the rest of the market: empowering business users to self-serve for data quality. We want to make it possible for banks and governments to have perfect data, fast, and without the nasty side-effects of chronic Excel addiction!

We are seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to help manage and improve our hybrid IT infrastructure and user estate.

• Manage core hybrid infrastructure: VMware, ESXi, Powerstore, Azure, AWS
• Oversee network configuration:
  On-Premise switches & firewall, Cloud VPN & VPC, Wi-Fi Ubiquiti stack
• Administer internal systems: backups, SIEM, IT equipment
• Support company data protection and compliance practices
• Lead or support cloud migration planning and implementation
• Collaborate with internal teams to evolve infrastructure

• Manage company laptops (Windows and Linux)
• Administer SaaS user directories and services
• Oversee user provisioning for SaaS tools

• Assist in maintaining and renewing key certifications:
  Cyber Essentials & Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, other standards where applicable
• Contribute to internal security policies and testing procedures (security, performance, availability)
• Support planning and execution of annual Disaster Recovery (DR) testing
• Maintain and test Business Continuity Plans (BCP)

• Produce and maintain clear, accurate technical documentation in line with company policy

• Provide internal training on infrastructure and cybersecurity topics
• Act as a ‘buddy’ for new team members as needed

• Contribute to Proof of Concept (PoC) efforts for new tools and technologies
• Support internal documentation for PoCs and production deployments
• Undertake relevant certification study (e.g., VMware, Azure, AWS)

• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing on-premise networks, including VOIP
• Practical knowledge of Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity implementation
• Strong understanding of backup strategies (Windows/Linux VMs to Azure or AWS – HYCU knowledge desirable)
• Strong hands-on knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems (both server and desktop environments)
• Proven experience leading migrations from on-premises to cloud environments

• Opportunity to work on high-impact, technically challenging projects for some of the world’s leading organisations and UK Government departments
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment in the heart of Belfast

• Competitive salary and pension scheme.
• Membership to company private healthcare and employee benefits scheme (AXA) and pension scheme (Legal & General).
• Salary sacrifice benefits scheme (Mintago).
• 24 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days with length of service) + UK bank holidays.
• Annual leave “buy back” scheme.
  
  Study/ personal development leave (1 day per month).