At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and improve IT infrastructure while ensuring systems are secure and high-performing.
- Company: Join Leeds Federated, a purpose-driven housing association making a difference.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and a chance to impact the community.
- Other info: Diverse workplace promoting equal opportunities and community engagement.
- Why this job: Be a key player in a dynamic team, enhancing essential housing services.
- Qualifications: Experience with Microsoft 365 and strong troubleshooting skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40200 - 40200 £ per year.
We are looking for a proactive and technically skilled Systems Administrator to support, maintain, and continuously improve our IT infrastructure. This is a key role within the organisation, ensuring our systems and services remain secure, reliable, and high performing to support the delivery of essential housing services.
You will play a central role in the administration and development of our Microsoft-based infrastructure environment, alongside supporting wider IT operations and end-user technology.
What you'll do:
- Monitor infrastructure systems to ensure maximum availability, performance, and security of IT services
- Administer and support infrastructure systems including Microsoft stack, Sophos, Servers & Laptops
- Assist with maintenance of Infrastructure platforms in a secure, stable, and fully operational state
- Provide technical advice and recommendations regarding procurement of end-user hardware and software
- Create, review, and maintain technical documentation and user guidance materials
- Ensure company laptops and mobile devices comply with organisational security and compliance policies
- Deploy, maintain, and upgrade IT infrastructure systems and associated technologies
- Assist with Infrastructure deployments and upgrades to be completed in line with agreed change control procedures, with minimal disruption to users and services
- Maintain that systems remain secure, supported, and operational following implementation
- Act as an escalation point for first-line IT support staff
- Provide professional and effective technical support
What we're looking for:
- Can demonstrate experience of administering and supporting Microsoft 365 environments
- Experience with managing user accounts, permissions, and access controls
- Able to support and maintain Windows Server environments
- Experienced in supporting and troubleshooting Microsoft Office applications and end-user productivity tools within a business environment
- Able to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve technical infrastructure and systems issues effectively
- Able to travel regularly between Leeds Federated Hubs, Head Office, and other operational sites to support service delivery in all areas of the role
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical colleagues
- Can work independently, using own initiative to resolve issues, while also collaborating effectively within a wider IT team
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and want to be part of a purpose-driven organisation, apply today!
Leeds Federated is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity in everything we do and therefore welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Systems Administrator in Leeds employer: Leeds Federated Housing Association Ltd
Leeds Federated Housing Association Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values collaboration and innovation. Employees benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the community through their work. With a focus on employee well-being and a commitment to diversity, this role not only provides a competitive salary but also the unique advantage of working across various sites in Leeds, fostering a dynamic and engaging work environment.
Contact Details:
Leeds Federated Housing Association Ltd Recruitment Team
