Systems Administrator

Robert Half are supporting a leading global technology organisation within the entertainment and media industry in the appointment of an experienced Systems Administrator to join their IT function.

This role will play a key part in maintaining, securing and improving the organisation's global IT infrastructure, with a focus on cloud platforms, identity management, networking and automation. You will work closely with international IT teams to ensure systems remain secure, reliable and scalable, while driving operational improvements across a complex technology environment.

Role

• The Systems Administrator will be responsible for the administration, maintenance, security and continuous improvement of the company's global IT infrastructure and core systems.
• Ensure the reliability, availability and performance of cloud platforms, identity services, networking and enterprise applications.
• Provide advanced technical support and act as an escalation point for complex infrastructure and systems issues.
• Work closely with global IT teams, Desktop Engineering and Information Security to maintain a secure, scalable and efficient IT environment.
• Drive automation, standardisation and operational improvements across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• The Systems Administrator will administer and support Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID, Google Workspace and other enterprise SaaS platforms.
• Manage identity and access management, including SSO, MFA, conditional access, user provisioning and access permissions.
• Maintain Windows Server, Linux and cloud infrastructure environments where applicable.
• Support core networking services, including DNS, DHCP, VPN, firewalls, Wi-Fi and network connectivity.
• Monitor infrastructure performance, availability, security and capacity.
• Manage system patching, vulnerability remediation, backups and disaster recovery processes.
• Develop PowerShell, Bash and Python scripts to automate administration, reporting and operational workflows.
• Manage integrations between enterprise applications using APIs, SAML, OAuth and SCIM.
• Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 support, troubleshooting complex infrastructure, authentication and application issues.
• Implement system hardening, security controls and compliance requirements in collaboration with Information Security.
• Support automated employee onboarding, offboarding and access management processes.
• Lead and participate in infrastructure upgrades, cloud migrations, system deployments and global IT projects.
• Maintain technical documentation, system configurations, operational procedures and infrastructure diagrams.
• Work with international IT teams and third-party vendors to resolve incidents and implement global standards.
• Identify recurring technical issues, perform root-cause analysis and implement long-term solutions.

Company

• Global organisation with employees and IT operations across multiple international locations.
• Predominantly macOS-based environment, supported by Windows and cloud-first technologies.
• Collaborative IT function working across Desktop Engineering, Systems Administration and Information Security.
• Strong focus on security, automation, standardisation and operational excellence.
• Opportunity to contribute to global infrastructure improvements, technology initiatives and the ongoing development of the company's IT environment.

Salary & Benefits

The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.

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