System Administrator

System Administrator

Posted 1 day ago by Zuse Talent Solutions

£60,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Undetermined
London Area, United Kingdom

Summary: The System Administrator (Cloud & AI Application Administrator) role in London is a 6-month fixed-term contract focused on managing and optimizing cloud-based and AI-enabled applications for a global leader in entertainment. The position involves hands-on administration of SaaS platforms, ensuring security and cost-effectiveness while collaborating with technical teams and business stakeholders. This role offers significant visibility and impact within the organization, contributing to the governance of technology tools. Candidates should have experience in SaaS administration and a strong foundation in systems administration.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Administer and optimise a range of SaaS and AI applications
  • Manage user access (RBAC, provisioning, SSO)
  • Monitor system performance and respond to issues
  • Oversee SaaS spend, usage, and cost optimisation
  • Support audits, compliance, and security best practices
  • Collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders
  • Help reduce “shadow IT” by promoting approved tools

Key Skills:

  • Experience administering SaaS or cloud-based platforms
  • Strong foundation in systems administration (Microsoft background beneficial)
  • Understanding of cloud security, access controls, and integrations (APIs/webhooks)
  • Experience working with stakeholders across business and tech teams
  • Comfortable managing multiple tools in a fast-paced environment
  • Curiosity and adaptability—especially around AI tools
  • Exposure to platforms like Azure, AWS, GCP, Box, Adobe Cloud, or AI tools is a plus, but not essential

Salary (Rate): £60,000 yearly

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Title: System Administrator (Cloud & AI Application Administrator) Location: London Duration: 6-month fixed term contract Salary: £60,000 pro rata We’re working with a global leader in entertainment and content production, to hire a Cloud & AI Application Administrator. This is a great opportunity to join a business investing heavily in SaaS and AI tools across its international operations. This role sits at the heart of their tech ecosystem, owning the day-to-day management, governance, and optimisation of a growing portfolio of cloud-based and AI-enabled applications.

The Opportunity You’ll take a hands-on role in managing SaaS platforms and AI tools, ensuring they’re secure, cost-effective, and aligned with business needs. You’ll work closely with both technical teams and business stakeholders, giving you real visibility and impact across the organisation.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Administer and optimise a range of SaaS and AI applications
  • Manage user access (RBAC, provisioning, SSO)
  • Monitor system performance and respond to issues
  • Oversee SaaS spend, usage, and cost optimisation
  • Support audits, compliance, and security best practices
  • Collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders
  • Help reduce “shadow IT” by promoting approved tools

What They’re Looking For

  • Experience administering SaaS or cloud-based platforms
  • Strong foundation in systems administration (Microsoft background beneficial)
  • Understanding of cloud security, access controls, and integrations (APIs/webhooks)
  • Experience working with stakeholders across business and tech teams
  • Comfortable managing multiple tools in a fast-paced environment
  • Curiosity and adaptability—especially around AI tools
  • Exposure to platforms like Azure, AWS, GCP, Box, Adobe Cloud, or AI tools is a plus, but not essential.

Why Apply? Work with cutting-edge SaaS and AI technologies Join a globally recognised media brand High-impact role with visibility across the business Opportunity to shape governance and best practices in a growing area