Job Description
System Administrator
Industry: Defence/National Security
Location: 5 days onsite in Basingstoke
Shifts: 7am-7pm – Can be flexible on days
The Opportunity:
For the UK Government, maintaining National Security is a 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year mission. To support these complex operations, the MoD partners with this Firm to empower critical thinking and drive value across its strategic initiatives and technology investments.
The Role:
An infrastructure support unit seeks a talented 2nd Line System Administrator to join its team of nine 2nd/3rd Line Engineers. You’ll support the MoD in managing IT Service Management, monitoring Event Management, and ensuring swift and effective triage and escalation when it counts the most.
The Company:
With over 50 years as a trusted supplier to the UK Ministry of Defence, the team delivers essential national security capabilities to the UK and its strategic allies, serving as the ICT backbone for intelligence communities and military forces.
Essential Requirements:
• Clearance: Must hold Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance.
• 2+ years at 1st line or experience at 2nd line
• Expertise in ITSM and Event Management Tooling (SolarWinds, SCOM)
• Proficiency in MECM and SCCM
• Strong communication skills to engage effectively with customers and stakeholders.
Benefits Package:
• Base Salary: Up to £35,000 (DoE)
• DV Bonus: 10% - Paid Monthly
• Annual Bonus: 5%
• Pension: 10% Double matching contributions
• Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Cover
• Annual Leave: 25 days plus Public Holidays
• Life Assurance: 2 x Salary life assurance
• EAP: Employee Assistance Programme / Virtual GP
• L&D: Elite Training Programmes and opportunities for Certification funding
For further information, feel free to reach me at 02895213213, or simply apply!
Reference: AMC/RKI