IT Systems Administrator (NPPV3 Eligible)

Job Specification: IT Systems Administrator (NPPV3 Eligible)

Location

• UK Mainland (hybrid or onsite working; travel to secure customer sites required)

Employment Type

• Full-time (subject to successful security clearance)

Rate

• £350 – £400 per day (dependent on experience and clearance status)

Security Requirement

• Non-Police Personnel Vetting Level 3 (NPPV3) – Essential

Experienced IT Systems Administrator supporting secure, law enforcement–aligned environments. Strong focus on Windows Server infrastructure, system reliability, security, and compliance within highly regulated settings.

• Windows Server Administration
• Active Directory (Users, Groups, GPOs)
• DNS, DHCP, File & Print Services
• Virtualisation (VMware / Hyper-V)
• System Monitoring & Alert Management
• Incident & Problem Management (ITIL)
• Patch Management & System Hardening
• Troubleshooting (Performance, OS, Authentication)

• Manage and support server infrastructure (physical & virtual)
• Monitor systems, respond to alerts, and resolve incidents
• Maintain patching, updates, and security compliance
• Administer Active Directory and core services
• Support audits, documentation, and ITIL processes
• Work within strict NPPV3 security controls

• Strong Windows Server & infrastructure experience
• Experience in secure / regulated environments
• ITIL awareness
• Eligible for NPPV3 clearance (SC preferred)
• Right to work in the UK

• Public sector / law enforcement experience
• Managed services (MSP) background
• Experience with monitoring or RMM tools

Security & Eligibility Requirements (Mandatory)

To be considered, candidates must:

• Be eligible for NPPV Level 3 (NPPV3) clearance
• Have the right to work in the UK
• Typically meet UK residency requirements (as defined by vetting authorities)
• Be willing to complete:
  • BPSS screening
  • Police vetting and Security Check (SC)
  • Financial and integrity checks
• Maintain required clearance throughout the contract

Preference will be given to candidates who already hold active NPPV3 or SC clearance.

Desirable Experience

• Previous work within:
  • Police or law enforcement organisations
  • Public sector or government environments
• Background in managed services or large-scale enterprise IT
• Experience with secure monitoring, RMM, or infrastructure management tools