If you want to work at the cutting edge of security, in a highly niche area with some of the world’s best hackers, then you are in luck! We are looking for a Junior System Administrator to help maintain, upgrade and manage our software, hardware and networks including our cloud infrastructure.

Resourcefulness is a necessary skill in this role. You should be able to diagnose and resolve problems quickly.

Your goal will be to ensure that our technology infrastructure runs smoothly and efficiently. In return, we'll give you a fun environment to learn and develop in alongside some extremely interesting people and projects.

The role:

Assessing, deploying, and maintaining a variety of system components.

Helping to develop Proof-of-Concepts for new system components.

Presenting your work and findings in an accessible way.

Assisting in maintaining the business security certifications (e.g. Cyber Essentials plus).

Undergoing training to make sure you’re top of your game

The ideal candidate:

Experience in security principles.

Some experience in the Azure cloud hosting platform, Azure Active Directory, Azure user permission management (SSO) and InTune deployment of Applications.

Experience with troubleshooting and maintaining Windows, MacOS and Linux devices.

Experience in supporting users IT needs day to day, in an approachable and friendly manner

Interested and passionate about learning new things, taking things apart, and getting stuck into new problems and challenges

You will need to be able to hold and maintain a UK government security clearance as part of this role. More information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/united-kingdom-security-vetting-applicant .

Salary:

Between £25,000 and £30,000 a year, depending on experience. Full details can be discussed upon an invitation to interview.

Life at Interrupt Labs

Rewarded for the work you do

Annual bonus up to 15% based on company performance - when Interrupt does well, that gets shared across the team, not kept at the top.
6% matched pension
4x base salary Death in Service, so your family has a financial safety net without you having to think about it.
Salary sacrifice EV scheme, so going electric is more affordable through your pay.
Low-interest loans up to £10,000, for whatever life throws at you - big purchases, unexpected costs, or just breathing room.

Taking care of you

Private medical insurance with access to private GP consultations, mental health cover and various therapies cover (chiropractic treatment, osteopathy, acupuncture, homeopathy, podiatry/chiropody and up to two consultations with a dietician).
Employee Assistance Programme, with 24/7 confidential support.
Enhanced cycle to work scheme which can be used for a bike valued up to £10,000.

Time to switch off

25 days annual leave, rising by a day each year up to 28, plus bank holidays, because good IT needs a rested mind, not a burnt-out one.
Option to buy up to 5 additional days' leave each year, if you want more flexibility than the base allowance gives you.

Growing your craft

If there's a certification, course, or conference that will genuinely make you better at your work, whatever it is - we want to hear about it and back it.

Supporting your family

Enhanced maternity pay: 12 weeks at full pay, followed by 12 weeks at half pay.
Enhanced paternity pay: 4 weeks at full pay.

Culture & office life

Regular company socials throughout the year.
Free hot and soft drinks, beer and snacks in the office, because the small daily things add up.

The location

Our office is located in the centre of Basingstoke, a five-minute walk from the train station with direct connections to London Waterloo and Southampton.

We are proud to be accredited with the Workplace Wellbeing Charter.

Interrupt Labs is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Junior Systems Administrator

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