IT Administrator

We are looking for an IT Administrator to work a legal claims client in Rawtenstall

The role is Hybrid working 3 days in office and 2 WFH

Job Role

IT Administrator Reports To: Technical Director

We are seeking a proactive, highly skilled IT Administrator to join our growing technology team during a pivotal stage of company growth.

You will be responsible for ensuring the stability, security, and scalability of our IT infrastructure, especially in light of an upcoming full office relocation and network rebuild.

You will collaborate with our 1st line support technician and external vendors, taking the technical lead on networking, security, cloud service integration, and hardware procurement.

This is an exciting opportunity to design and implement systems with the future in mind for a rapidly growing company (2+ new staff per week).

Key Responsibilities:

Lead IT infrastructure setup at new office location: networking (LAN/WAN), WiFi access points, structured cabling, patching, VLANs, switches, firewalls, printers, CCTV, power redundancies, and ISP configuration.

Manage cloud environments (currently Google Workspace) and lead the transition planning toward Microsoft Active Directory (Azure AD / Entra ID), as appropriate.

Oversee endpoint management across macOS and Windows environments (using MDM tools like Jamf, Intune, etc.).

Procure, configure, and maintain hardware (laptops, servers, networking gear).

Implement IT policies, device encryption, backups, and cybersecurity best practices.

Administer users, groups, access control, and device enrolment.

Maintain asset inventory, licenses, and documentation.

Monitor and resolve escalated issues from the 1st Line Support Technician.

Participate in long-term planning for disaster recovery, redundancy, and scalability.

Liaise with external service providers and vendors.

Provide onboarding/offboarding technical support and training.

Key Skills & Experience:

4+ years in IT Administrator, Systems Engineer, or Infrastructure roles.

Proven experience with LAN/WAN design, WiFi setup, VLANs, patching, UPS, etc.

Google Workspace administration and transition knowledge to Microsoft environments (e.g., AD/Azure AD).

Experience with MDM/endpoint management across Windows and macOS.

Basic scripting and automation (PowerShell, Bash).

Familiarity with cloud-first environments and SaaS platforms.

Security awareness: MFA, SSO, password policies, backups, zero-trust principles.

Excellent documentation, planning, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Microsoft certifications (e.g., AZ-104, MD-102, SC-300)

Networking certifications (e.g., CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA)

Previous experience in relocation or office fit-outs

Experience supporting rapid company scale-up