IT Systems Administrator

About The Role Are you ready to make a difference with your technical expertise? Do you want to work for a purpose-driven company where your skills will directly contribute to transforming lives? At Alzheimer’s Society, technology is at the heart of our mission to create a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We’re excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced Microsoft 365 professional to help drive impactful change through digital transformation. Reporting to our Infrastructure Manager, you’ll manage and optimise our network infrastructure, including Active Directory, Azure, Microsoft Entra ID, and Microsoft 365 services. You’ll ensure the stability, security, and efficiency of our systems while collaborating with external managed service providers to implement and maintain these technologies. How you'll make an impact: - Manage and maintain our network infrastructure, including switches, routers, firewalls, and VPNs, ensuring performance and reliability. - Administer Active Directory, Azure AD, and Microsoft Entra ID, including user account management, group policies, and multi-factor authentication (MFA). - Optimise Azure resources and Microsoft 365 services (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams), ensuring secure and efficient operations. - Implement robust security protocols, monitor for compliance, and respond to incidents in collaboration with managed service providers. - Provide technical support to staff, ensuring timely resolution of Microsoft-related issues and delivering training on best practices. - Maintain comprehensive documentation and identify opportunities for system improvements, automation, and cost efficiency. You’ll work with the following tech stack: - Active Directory, Azure AD, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft 365 (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams). - Multi-factor authentication (MFA), single sign-on (SSO), Microsoft Intune, SIEM solutions. - Routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs. Why join us? Your wellbeing and work-life balance are central to our success. Joining our team means making a meaningful impact while enjoying a range of benefits designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing. We offer flexible working options, including homeworking and arrangements like 9-day fortnights, to help you balance your life and career. You'll also enjoy 27 days of annual leave (plus flexible bank holidays), dedicated wellbeing days, a cash health plan, access to a virtual GP, life assurance, enhanced parental leave, and many more benefits that prioritise you. About you: You’re a talented IT Systems Administrator with a proven track record of managing Microsoft environments. You excel in tackling technical challenges with a proactive mindset, turning complex problems into innovative solutions. Must-haves: - Proven experience managing Microsoft environments (Active Directory, Azure, Microsoft 365). - Strong knowledge of network infrastructure, including routers, switches, and firewalls. - Experience managing vendors and delivering high-quality IT services. - Current certifications such as AZ-305, AZ-900, MS-100, AZ-104, or CompTIA Network. - Familiarity with endpoint management tools (e.g., Microsoft Intune) and security tools like SIEM. Nice-to-haves: - Experience with hybrid cloud environments and cloud migrations. - Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation and configuration. - Knowledge of data governance and security best practices. - A degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field. Interview Dates: Application Deadline is 12th February 2025. Interviewing are week commencing 24th February 2025. About Alzheimer's Society Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time. There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone. At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia. As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia. Our Values We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia. Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges. Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia. Equal Opportunities We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society. We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.

Location: UK, GB

Posted Date: 1/30/2025