London Business School
Senior System Administrator
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Senior Systems Administrator – Infrastructure Automaton & Modernisation
About the Role
London Business School is seeking a highly capable Senior Systems Administrator to design, deliver, and operate resilient, secure, and highly automated infrastructure platforms that support the School’s teaching, research, and administrative systems.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced infrastructure professional with deep technical expertise, a strong automation mindset, and a passion for building reliable, scalable services.
Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
- Designing, delivering, and supporting secure, resilient and scalable infrastructure platforms.
- Leading the administration and modernisation of VMware and Microsoft Azure environments.
- Driving automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using Terraform.
- Implementing and improving CI/CD pipelines through Azure DevOps.
- Administering and supporting Windows and Linux systems (with priority to Ubuntu).
- Standardising infrastructure operations and reducing manual effort through automation and scripting.
- Troubleshooting and resolving complex infrastructure issues across hybrid environments.
- Designing, documenting, and implementing technical standards, solutions, and operational procedures.
- Collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders to deliver infrastructure solutions.
- Acting as a subject matter expert and mentor in platform administration and modernisation.
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Who We Are Looking For
We require candidates with significant experience in:
- Administering and supporting hybrid infrastructure environments.
- VMware and Microsoft Azure platforms.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC), preferably using Terraform.
- Implementing or supporting CI/CD through Azure DevOps.
- Strong Windows and Linux administration experience, with Ubuntu preferred.
- Advanced scripting proficiency in PowerShell, Bash, or equivalent.
- Solid understanding of:
- Systems security (access control, patch management, vulnerability management, secure configuration).
- Troubleshooting and problem-solving in hybrid environments.
- Ability to design and document technical standards, procedures, and solutions.
- Experience working collaboratively with technical and non-technical teams.
- At least 5 years’ IT experience in:
- Information systems support
- Administration
- Risk management
- Disaster recovery
- Working understanding of Identity Management, including Entra (Azure AD) and Auth0.
Why London Business School
Over three campuses in London, Dubai, and Rio de Janeiro, London Business School enables extraordinary minds to shape the future of business worldwide. We provide an exceptional hybrid working model that balances flexibility with collaboration, dedicated to career growth, wellbeing, and impact.
What You Can Expect
- 27 days’ annual leave, plus an additional annual bonus week between Christmas and New Year.
- Generous pension scheme – 14.5% employer contribution for enrolled employees.
- Free onsite gym and swimming pool.
- Career development and training designed to accelerate your growth.
- Enhanced cycle-to-work scheme.
- Comprehensive wellbeing support, covering physical, mental, and financial health.
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At LBS, we promote Smart Working—our university embraces a hybrid model with minimum two in-person days per week to foster collaboration.
Working Hours & Flexibility
- Core hours: 10:00–15:00 (for maximum connectivity and teamwork).
- Outside these times, availability for meetings may be required.
- Protected Time: One flexible weekly hour grounded in learning, development, wellbeing, or focused work.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
LBS drives inclusion and belonging across its global community, ensuring every member feels respected, valued, and empowered. We are particularly passionate about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and encapsulate them in our 2030 strategy. If you identify as a person from an underrepresented group, we are committed to ensuring your applications are considered, and successful candidates are detected early.
Sponsorship Notice You may qualify for a UK work visa sponsorship—if eligible, please assess Visas and Immigration’s Certificate of Sponsorship eligibility criteria (gov.uk) before applying. CV shortlisting and interviews may begin prior to the closing date—apply early if interested.
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