Systems Administrator (Microsoft & Cloud)

Location: Hinxton, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom; hybrid working with 1–2 days per week on site, including one designated team day.

Salary: from £3,452.05 per month for Grade 5 or £3,861.91 per month for Grade 6, after tax.

Company

hirify.global-EBI is a research organisation providing storage, analysis and dissemination of large biological datasets for the global research community.

What you will do

• Design, install, administer and maintain Microsoft 365, Azure and associated enterprise services.
• Administer Microsoft Endpoint Manager / Intune, including device enrolment, configuration, application deployment, compliance and endpoint policies.
• Maintain on-premises Active Directory, its integration with Microsoft cloud services, Windows servers, and infrastructure on physical and VMware platforms.
• Plan and implement Windows infrastructure projects, including migrations to Microsoft 365, Azure and hybrid or cloud environments.
• Monitor service performance, manage system maintenance and improvements, and maintain security documentation and configuration records.
• Provide technical troubleshooting, user support and training, and assist with Linux desktop installation, administration and automation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Information Technology, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience in user support and Microsoft Windows systems administration, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, file and print services, and Windows deployment tools.
• Strong practical experience administering Microsoft 365 enterprise services, including tenant configuration and services supporting users and devices.
• Experience administering Microsoft Azure services and identity management, with an understanding of cloud infrastructure and services.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Endpoint Manager / Intune, including device enrolment, configuration, application deployment, compliance and endpoint policies.
• Experience designing, building and managing Microsoft 365 and Azure tenants, managing hybrid Microsoft environments, and supporting or preparing migrations from on-premises services to cloud or hybrid environments.
• Knowledge of IT service management processes, including incident, change and problem management, and service management or ticketing systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, excellent written and spoken English, good customer service skills, and the ability to manage technical projects independently and collaboratively.

Nice to have

• Microsoft or other relevant IT professional certifications.
• Knowledge of other desktop operating systems, particularly Linux and macOS.
• Experience administering and troubleshooting Linux systems, including Puppet or Ansible, and scripting with Python and Bash.
• Experience or skills in technical project management.

Culture & Benefits

• Three-year fixed-term Staff Member contract, renewable to nine years.
• Hybrid working arrangements with one designated team day on site.
• Private medical insurance, pension scheme, insurance coverage and annual salary review.
• 30 days of annual leave in addition to public holidays.
• Relocation package including an installation grant, subject to conditions.
• Family benefits, campus facilities, shuttle transport, subsidised gym and cafeteria, and sports and social activities.
• International applicants may receive visa exemptions and benefits for non-UK residents, including education and travel support.

Hiring process

• Submit an up-to-date CV and supporting cover letter describing transferable skills, experience and motivation.
• Applications are scheduled to close on 18 November 2026, with the possibility of earlier closure after the minimum two-week period.