Job type
PermanentLocation
TauntonWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
InfrastructureIndustry
Government & Public ServicesPay
£47,250 +benefitsClosing date
20 Jun 2025
Taunton (hybrid - 3 days on-site) | £47,250 +benefits
Your new role
As Lead Systems Administrator, you'll join our client's technical team where you'll take a leading role in the administration, support, and design of their complex technical systems' environment. This is a key position that combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership responsibilities. Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing daily support and system administration for Technical Systems environments, primarily focusing on Firewalls, Load Balancers, VPNs, wireless networks, and LAN infrastructure
- Leading the design, configuration, development, testing, and deployment of network and application security solutions to meet complex business and user needs
- Taking a leadership role in technical support and systems administration tasks across multiple Cloud platforms, including Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud
- Gathering, reviewing, and analysing complex business and user requirements to create effective solution designs
- Contributing technical expertise to projects, helping design optimal systems with appropriate security, resilience, and functionality
- Conducting routine monitoring and analysis including audit log evaluation, system utilisation reports, site usage growth reports, and managing quota settings
- Escalating potential concerns to Technology Senior Managers when necessary
What you'll need to succeed
- Significant, proven experience working as a senior team member or leader within systems administration
- Expert knowledge of LAN infrastructure configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting
- Extensive experience with VPN firewalls, including implementation, policy management, and security optimisation
- Strong proficiency across multiple cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/Google Cloud) with hands-on administration experience
- Demonstrated ability to analyse complex user requirements and translate them into technical solutions
- Proven track record in the develop-test-deploy lifecycle for network and security systems
- Experience with Fortinet products and general firewall administration
- Strong report and documentation skills to present information in a concise and logical manner to the team and wider stakeholders
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
