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We’re looking for a technically capable and security-focused Infrastructure and Security Administrator to join the Technology team at Sort Group.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced IT professional to take on a varied role spanning infrastructure, technical support, networking, and cyber security. Working closely with the Chief Information Officer (CIO), you’ll play an important role in maintaining and improving the Group’s technology infrastructure, while helping to ensure our systems remain secure, reliable, and fit for continued growth.
You’ll also act as a key technical escalation point for the IT team, providing guidance and mentorship to IT Technicians and supporting the delivery of infrastructure and software projects across the Group.
Where you’ll be:
You’ll be based primarily at our Derby office in Alvaston. The role will also involve periodic travel to other Sort Group sites, with approximately two visits to each site per year alongside additional ad-hoc travel where required to support projects and infrastructure requirements.
What you’ll be doing:
- Supporting the CIO with the planning, project management, and delivery of IT projects and services
- Maintaining high availability, scalability, and security across the Group’s IT infrastructure
- Providing technical support for IT infrastructure, hardware, telephony, and conferencing systems
- Supporting the implementation and integration of new software tools
- Managing user accounts, licenses, and access rights
- Managing the acquisition, replacement, and removal of IT assets
- Supporting and managing IT Service Desk operations
- Acting as a technical escalation point for complex or high-impact issues
- Providing technical mentorship and sharing knowledge with members of the IT team
- Keeping the business informed with clear and timely updates during IT outages
- Identifying trends and recurring issues and implementing infrastructure and process improvements
- Proactively monitoring the security posture of the Group’s IT infrastructure, including patching, security bulletins, and periodic scanning
- Providing employees with updates on existing and emerging cyber security threats
- Developing and delivering cyber security training and testing for employees
- Supporting the CIO with ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials audits
- Travelling periodically to the Group’s other offices to support infrastructure, security, and project requirements
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Requirements
What we’re looking for:
- Strong knowledge of Windows Server environments, Windows desktop operating systems, and Microsoft 365
- Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, networking, and technical troubleshooting
- Experience with telephony and conferencing systems, including cloud and virtualised environments
- Advanced networking knowledge, including LAN, WAN, VPN, TCP/IP, and DNS
- Expert troubleshooting skills and the ability to provide technical guidance on complex network issues
- Experience managing or supporting IT Service Desk operations
- Experience working with ITSM disciplines and ITIL best practices
- Basic familiarity with cloud-based services such as AWS and Azure
- A strong interest in maintaining and developing your technical and security knowledge
- Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical colleagues
- A proactive approach to identifying problems and implementing effective solutions
- Strong awareness of data security, confidentiality, and IT policies
- Willingness to occasionally lift and move IT equipment, including PCs and network devices
- Flexibility to travel between Group sites when required
- Experience with Citrix environments would be advantageous
- A relevant industry-recognised IT qualification, such as ITIL, CREST Practitioner Security Analyst, or CompTIA Security+, would also be beneficial but is not required
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Benefits
- Salary: Up to £35,000, depending on experience
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- The opportunity to play a key role in the continued development and security of the Group's technology infrastructure
Sort Group is a growing group of businesses operating across legal, financial, property, and associated professional services. As the Group continues to grow, our Technology team plays an increasingly important role in supporting our people, systems, and infrastructure.
We’re committed to investing in technology, security, and our people, and this role provides an opportunity to make a tangible contribution to the Group's technology strategy while developing your own technical expertise.
If you’re an experienced IT professional with strong infrastructure, networking, and security knowledge, and you’re looking for a varied role with genuine responsibility and development opportunities, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now.
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