Team Lead Systems Administrator

Overview

Kurt Geiger | About Us: We are an inclusive, creative footwear and accessories brand powered by kindness. We want to empower our talent to be confident and true to themselves, the London way. London is our home, our heartbeat, and we draw inspiration from the energy and spirit of the city; its diversity and creativity. For over fifty years our team of in-house shoe and accessory designers have been creating authentic, distinctive designs from our London headquarters. The rainbow is our signature. It represents the good energy and love we have for our community and the many ways we collectively express our individual style.We Are One: For Love | For Diversity | For Change | For Equality | For Kindness For Freedom | For Unity Against Racism

Responsibilities

System Maintenance and Support

Install, configure, and maintain servers, workstations, and networking hardware

Monitor system performance and ensure reliability and availability

Apply OS patches, updates, and configuration changes as needed

Security and Compliance

Collaborate with the Security Team to implement and maintain security policies, including firewalls, antivirus, and data encryption

Work with the Security team to monitor logs and respond to security incidents and alerts

Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and internal policies

Backup and Disaster Recovery

Manage backup solutions and verify backup integrity

Collaborate with developing and testing disaster recovery plans

User Support and Troubleshooting

Provide Level 2/3 support to resolve system-related issues

Create and maintain documentation for IT procedures and troubleshooting guides

Assist users with hardware, software, and connectivity issues

Automation and Optimisation

Identify areas for system improvements and automation

Develop scripts to streamline routine tasks (e.g., using PowerShell / Python)

Project Involvement

Collaborate with IT and business teams on infrastructure upgrades and new technology deployments

Provide guidance on best practices and risk mitigation

Participate in system and network design discussions

Plan and lead application rollouts and/ upgrades

The SkillsDesired Technical Skills

Excellent proficiency with Windows 10/11, Windows Server 2019 and above and/or Linux systems administration

Hands-on experience with managing Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, InTune, and Group Policy

Knowledge of virtualisation platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V)

Knowledge of data networks e.g. LAN, VPN and Wireless access

Experience with cloud environments (e.g., 0365, AWS, Azure, Entra)

Familiarity with macOS, iOS, iPadOS

Strong understanding of network protocols and ability to troubleshoot: TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, DHCP, SMTP, FTP

Understanding of Cisco Meraki MDM and SDWAN

Proficiency in scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python)

Experience with backup and recovery tools (e.g., Commvault, Veeam, Acronis, etc)

Experience with network troubleshooting and firewall configuration

Culture and BenefitsWe\''re an energic fast-paced brand that embraces progress and strives for innovation. Hard work is rewarded with new opportunities at every level and kindness is celebrated in everything we do. Our summer working hours accommodate a healthy work life balance. Wellbeing is important to our working culture, which is why we nurture a friendly environment for talent to thrive in, alongside a vibrant social community.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Pension and life assurance

Gym Discounts

Retailtrust support

Enviable discounts

Harrods Discount

Monthly half day Friday\''s

And so much more!

Our StoresThe first Kurt Geiger store opened on London Bond street in 1963. Today, our brand has global appeal and is distributed in hundreds of cities around the world. We operate over 70 stand-alone stores nationwide, including our new flagship store on London Oxford street, and in over 400 stores globally. Beyond stand-alone stores and retail pop ups, our retail partners include some of the world\''s most famous department stores.

Role Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Other

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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