Lead IT Systems Administrator

Currently representing a financial institution that is looking for a senior Lead IT Systems Administrator to join their infrastructure team on a permanent basis.

This is a high-visibility leadership role within a scaling Fin Tech environment. You will act as the primary architect and technical lead for the bank’s Atlassian ecosystem, with a heavy focus on evolving their ITSM and incident response workflows. It is a fantastic challenge for an expert who enjoys taking full ownership of a toolset to drive operational efficiency across a regulated business.

Job Title:

Lead IT Systems Administrator

Location:

London (Hybrid – 2/3 Days a week in the office)

Salary:
Up to £65,000                                                            
Job Type: Permanent

Start Date:

ASAP

Core Responsibilities

Platform Ownership:
Leading the end-to-end administration, custom configuration, and long-term roadmap for Jira and Confluence.
Service Excellence:
Re-engineering ITSM processes and service desk workflows to align with the bank’s rapid growth.
Technical Automation:
Leveraging Python or Power Shell to build bespoke integrations and automate manual infrastructure tasks.
Knowledge Leadership:
Producing high-quality technical blueprints and mentoring cross-functional teams on system best practices.
Regulatory Alignment:
Ensuring all platform changes meet the stringent security and compliance audits required of a modern banking licence.

Candidate Profile

Atlassian Specialist:
You have a deep background in managing complex Jira environments at an enterprise level.
Scripting Proficiency:
You are comfortable writing code to connect platforms and streamline background processes.
Regulated Sector Background:

Experience with in banking, fintech, or legal sectors is highly advantageous.
Stakeholder Management:
You have the "soft skills" to translate technical complexity into clear business solutions for senior leadership.

If this could be of interest please Apply