IT System Administrator

Company Description

Noriker Power is a leading renewable energy integrator and developer specialising in Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects that support the UK and Ireland’s power grid. Over the past ten years, we’ve developed and built more than 500MW of battery and hybrid facilities with an extensive pipeline of projects.

Role Description

We are seeking a skilled and proactive IT Systems Administrator to join our IT team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance, support, and continuous improvement of the organisation's Operational Technology (OT) and Enterprise IT infrastructure, ensuring the availability, security, and optimal performance of all systems and networks.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced IT professional who enjoys troubleshooting technical issues, managing infrastructure projects, and delivering exceptional support to users.

Based fully on-site at our Cheltenham office, this role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dedicated professional environment. We provide a nice, modern workspace specifically designed to balance focused, quiet concentration with open, collaborative areas for teamwork. The building is fully equipped to support your working day and daily commute, offering convenient on-site amenities including secure bike storage and modern shower facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain our office network infrastructure, Linux endpoint devices and Linux servers.
• Manage our Google Workspace environment.
• Provide technical support to our users, handling both day to day issues and more complex problems.
• Support our application services on Google Cloud Platform and other cloud vendors.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and security.
• Manage backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes.
• Implement security updates, patches, and vulnerability remediation.
• Maintain documentation for systems, procedures, and configurations.
• Assist with IT projects, system upgrades, and infrastructure improvements.
• Ensure compliance with company IT policies and security standards.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as an IT Systems Administrator or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of Linux administration and shell scripting.
• Experience with Google Workspace (preferred) or Microsoft Entra ID.
• Understanding of IP networking concepts including DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, and firewalls, and web application technologies.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work independently.

Desirable Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM subjects
• Knowledge of cyber security best practices.
• Experience with a well known automation technology such as Ansible (preferred).
• Familiarity with managing cloud infrastructure such as Google Cloud Platform (preferred) or Amazon Web Services.

Benefits:

• Unique Opportunities for career progression
• Enhanced company pension scheme and private medical insurance
• Part-time working applications will be considered
• Cycle to Work Scheme

To find out more about our business and opportunities available, please visit our website.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Pay: £35,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Private medical insurance

Work Location: In person