Junior IT System Administrator

Junior IT Systems Administrator

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000
Location: City of London | Office-Based
Type: Permanent

The Comapny

A small, highly technical team of researchers and software developers working at the intersection of technology, data, and financial markets. Their work is evidence-driven, highly automated, and focused on building robust in-house tools that support trading and research activities across multiple markets.

Due to consistent growth, they are looking to hire a well-organised and motivated Junior IT Systems Administrator to join the IT function and grow with the business.

The Role

As part of a small IT team, you will play a hands-on role in maintaining and developing the infrastructure. Responsibilities include:

• Maintaining on-site and off-site server infrastructure
• Monitoring and supporting in-house software applications
• Managing Microsoft Windows environments
• Administering Active Directory and Group Policy
• Managing storage systems (NAS, iSCSI)

You will gradually take on more responsibility as you demonstrate reliability, technical ability, and an understanding of the wider system landscape. You should be comfortable learning new technologies quickly and adapting in a fast-moving environment.

Skills & Experience

• System administration in a Microsoft Active Directory environment
• Networking fundamentals (experience with Juniper equipment is a plus)
• Working knowledge of SQL, scripting languages (e.g. PowerShell), HTML, and web technologies
• Exposure to Hyper-V virtualisation
• Solid hardware experience, including building or maintaining custom machines
• Some programming experience is desirable

Personal Attributes

You should also bring:

• Strong organisational skills and an enjoyment of structured, well-planned work
• Clear and confident verbal and written communication skills in English
• A genuine interest in computer technology and a drive to keep learning
• Willingness to support a business operating 24/7
• Strong interpersonal skills

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.