Windows Server Specialist (IT Integration)

City St George’s, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London into one institution.

The combined university is one of the largest suppliers of the health workforce in the capital, as well as one of the largest higher education destinations for London students.

The merger creates opportunities to generate significant change in the world of healthcare including changes to treatment, population health monitoring, workforce development and leadership, policy, and advocacy.

Background

As a Windows Server Specialist, you will play a critical role in the administration, upgrade, and support of Microsoft Windows Server environments and associated services, including Active Directory, Office 365, Azure, SQL, SCCM, SCOM, and VMware.

You will contribute to both second and third-line support while actively participating in infrastructure integration projects. Your work will help ensure systems are robust, interoperable, and aligned with the university’s strategic objectives—particularly in the context of ongoing merger-related initiatives.

This 12-month fixed-term post will support, either directly or indirectly, technical and operational work arising from the institutional merger. You will work closely with colleagues in Enterprise Technology Services to ensure best practice, system availability, and effective service delivery across backend systems, including networking, datacentres, and telecoms.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and upgrade Windows Server environments and associated Microsoft technologies (e.g. Active Directory, Office 365, Azure).
• Provide expert second and third-line support, ensuring service availability and adherence to operational standards.
• Lead or contribute to infrastructure integration projects, particularly those supporting merger-related activities.
• Automate routine tasks and improve efficiency through scripting (e.g. PowerShell).
• Collaborate with teams across networking, datacentre, and telecoms to deliver cohesive backend services.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will possess strong expertise in Windows Server administration, Active Directory, Office 365, Azure, and virtualisation (VMware). They will have proven experience in scripting (PowerShell), system integration, and supporting enterprise infrastructure. A solid understanding of backup solutions (e.g. Veeam), networking principles, and ITIL-based service delivery is essential. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills are key, along with the ability to work independently on complex tasks within a fast-paced, evolving technical environment.

Additional Information

Closing date for application: 5 September 2025 at 11:59pm.

The selection process will involve an interview. Further details will be confirmed at the interview stage. If the selection process will include a presentation or test, please provide details and be prepared to accommodate any reasonable requests for candidates with a declared disability or who are making an application under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background.

City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.

Regardless of where colleagues are working, City St George’s, University of London’s premises will be their primary and contractual place of work.

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