Tech & Digital

DV Cleared System Administrator

  • Location

    Lincolnshire

  • Sector:

    Tech & Digital, Defence

  • Job type:

    Contract

  • Salary:

    £450 - £500 per day

  • Contact:

    Natasha Alfano-Rogers

  • Contact email:

    n.alfano-rogers@ioassociates.co.uk

  • Job ref:

    BBBH170672_1764265426

  • Duration:

    6 Months

  • Startdate:

    January 2026

Systems Administrator
Location: Lincolnshire (On-site 4-5 days / week)
Start Date: January 2026
Rate: £450 - £500 / day Outside IR35
Clearance: Active DV (mandatory)
Contract Length: 6 months (initial)

We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Administrator to support a newly deployed system within a critical operational environment. The role is fully on-site and requires strong experience in managing complex infrastructure and resolving high-priority system and connectivity issues.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Monitor and analyse system logs to proactively identify and resolve potential issues.

  • Apply operating system updates, security patches, and configuration changes.

  • Install, configure, and maintain hardware and software.

  • Manage user accounts, including creation, modification, and password resets.

  • Provide technical support to users and respond to technical queries.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve reported system and network problems.

  • Optimise and tune system performance.

  • Ensure continuous availability and reliability of network infrastructure.

Experience Required:

  • Proven experience as a Systems Administrator in a complex IT environment.

  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

  • Experience working with enterprise hardware, storage, networking, and security platforms.

  • Previous experience within a defence or highly secure environment is essential.

You will be required on-site 4-5 days per week in Lincolnshire and will need Active DV Clearance to be considered for this role.

Please don't hesitate to apply now for more information or a confidential chat!