IT Systems Administrator

Due to the nature of the role candidates will be required to work onsite full time in Portsmouth and must hold an Active SC Clearance to be considered for this role.Role DescriptionAn IT System Administrator is required to administer, patch, secure and maintain the systems within the site environment, prepare the systems in line with testing requirements, and occasionally implement changes to the facility and established infrastructure.A major function of the role is the maintenance of furnished computer equipment (including large servers). As part of this, the liaison and effective communication between suppliers, owners, partners and users is crucial in ensuring the equipment is available to the right groups at the right time.The role will require good organisational and communication skills on top of technical ability covering a range of technologies.The incumbent will be provided training on how to use the proprietary systems and will be expected to become well versed in using and administering them.Core DutiesTypical duties include (but are not limited to):• Administration and maintenance of hardware, software, and networks• Implementation of changes to hardware, software and networks• Assisting with system preparation in line with customer and project requirements• Assisting with security and export control matters (including ITAR and IVCO)• Assisting with the planning, execution and reporting of testing events• Assisting with longer-term facility planning• Assisting with procurement and management of LSIF hardware and software• Configuration control of assets, documents, change requests etc• Become a resident expert in the administration of the government provided system• Minor tasks such as password resets, file transfers and visitor escortingKnowledge, Skills and QualificationsKnowledge:• Server Administration, including Active Directory, DNS, Group Policies, Disk Management, updating via WSUS as well as knowledge of Microsoft hypervisor and the ability to implement and manage a virtual environment.• Experience of auditing system log files and anti-virus monitoring using monitoring tools such as SolarWinds NPM/Observability, Kiwi Syslog, Splunk and Trellix ePO• Some experience with networking vendors such as Cisco, FortiGate. Experience configuring, troubleshooting and upgrading network devices and knowledge of LAN and WAN infrastructure (switches, routers, firewalls).• Ability to physically install Servers, workstations and network devices, and to perform cable management to MoD Standard• Ability to design, plan, implement and manage integration of separate IT systems, including at different security classifications.• Knowledge of ITAR, EAR, DEAL, SCIDA accreditation requirements of JSP 440 and 480, etc.• Experience of ITIL processes and procedures.• General IT trouble shooting skills• Some knowledge of Linux, and / or containerisation, as well as JIRA and Confluence would also be preferred although is not vitalSkills:• Ability to learn to use new technology including proprietary software and systems when required• Ability to work as part of a team• Ability to communicate with other team members, suppliers and customers• Ability to document changes and troubleshooting steps taken• Ability to prioritise work based on customer requirements and project/team objectives