WINTEL Systems Administrator (Platform Manager)
Posted Today by 1766139095
£490 Per day
Inside
Onsite
London
Summary: The role of WINTEL Systems Administrator (Platform Manager) involves maintaining and supporting a Windows-based Live Service Network for a reputable organization. The position requires providing Level 3 support, ensuring network security, and documenting processes while working on-site in London. Candidates must be eligible for high-level security clearance and are expected to contribute to a critical live service network. This contractor position offers an opportunity to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and support a Windows-based Live Service Network, including hosted applications.
- Provide Level 3 support and troubleshooting to resolve complex issues efficiently.
- Follow established configuration and change management policies to ensure smooth updates and modifications.
- Assist in maintaining network security across departments.
- Document processes, procedures, and work instructions to ensure clarity and compliance.
- Keep accurate records of network components, maintenance activities, and inventory using appropriate databases.
- Offer technical on-call support on a rotational basis (out of hours, 1 week in 3).
Key Skills:
- Strong knowledge of Windows systems and network fundamentals.
- Experience running and maintaining a monthly security patching process.
- PKI knowledge to support secure communications.
- Ability to work well under pressure, prioritise critical tasks, and escalate incidents when needed.
- Excellent team player with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Understanding of handling sensitive information and maintaining a document library.
- Experience running environment checks and maintaining network security protocols.
Salary (Rate): £490 per day
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
DV Cleared WINTEL Systems Administrator (Platform Manager)
Location: London (On-Site)
Type: Contractor
Start Date: Jan 2026
End Date: TBC
Must be eligible and willing to go through high level security clearance
Our client, a reputable organisation supporting local government, is hiring for a dedicated WINTEL Systems Administrator (Platform Manager) to join a busy, professional team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a critical live service network, supporting a range of hosted applications and ensuring seamless operations.
What you'll be doing:
* Maintain and support a Windows-based Live Service Network, including hosted applications.
* Provide Level 3 support and troubleshooting to resolve complex issues efficiently.
* Follow established configuration and change management policies to ensure smooth updates and modifications.
* Assist in maintaining network security across departments.
* Document processes, procedures, and work instructions to ensure clarity and compliance.
* Keep accurate records of network components, maintenance activities, and inventory using appropriate databases.
* Offer technical on-call support on a rotational basis (out of hours, 1 week in 3).
What you'll bring:
* Strong knowledge of Windows systems and network fundamentals.
* Experience running and maintaining a monthly security patching process.
* PKI knowledge to support secure communications.
* Ability to work well under pressure, prioritise critical tasks, and escalate incidents when needed.
* Excellent team player with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Desired skills and experience:
* Understanding of handling sensitive information and maintaining a document library.
* Experience running environment checks and maintaining network security protocols.
Working pattern:
* Monday to Friday, with out-of-hours support on a 1 week in 3 basis.
Ideal candidates will be:
* Passionate about supporting and improving network environments.
* Confident in troubleshooting and providing technical support remotely and on-site.
* Committed to working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
If you're ready to make a difference and work on a vital network supporting diverse end users, this is your chance to shape your world and the way the world works. Apply now to join a dedicated team delivering impactful solutions.