Systems Administrator (Digital Workplace) at University of Sheffield

The University of Sheffield delivers life-enhancing research, innovation and education – come and join one of the teams that makes that possible. In IT Services, we’re dedicated to providing excellent IT systems, services and infrastructure to meet the needs of our students and colleagues. Our world is dynamic and so are we. We work closely with everyone who uses IT at the University, to make sure it works for them, so they can focus on improving themselves and the world around us. So if you want to support the next generations of students, leaders and researchers, we want you on our team.

We have an exciting opportunity in IT Services for a Systems Administrator within the Digital Workplace Product team.

This role covers the development/configuration, operation and 3rd line support of a range of key IT systems within the University. Working as part of a team for the Lead Systems Administrator you will administer and support the ongoing delivery of Digital Workplace systems and services.

Some of the tools and technologies you will be involved in administration include:

• Google Workspace as our primary collaboration suite.
• Office 365
• Managed Print Service
• Ucard System (Card Exchange)
• Electronic Signature (Docusign)
• Survey Tools (Qualtrics)

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience of Systems Administration in a large complex environment.
• Experience of the same, or similar technologies as listed above.
• Experience of learning new technologies, techniques and best practice quickly and effectively.
• Experience of collaborating with users and other professional services staff to build, test and deploy new functionality efficiently.

What We Offer

• 41 days annual leave (including closure days and Bank Holidays), with the possibility to purchase up to ten additional days.
• Up to 5 days of paid time off to cover emergency caring responsibilities.
• A commitment to work life balance including, flexible working opportunities and hybrid working where possible.
• A highly competitive pension scheme.
• Discounts at participating shops and cinemas, and a cycle to work scheme.
• A commitment to your development, with programmes, learning modules and mentoring schemes.
• An inclusive and diverse workplace.
• A commitment to your wellbeing, with confidential emotional support, support for those going through the menopause, experiencing fertility treatment and having a baby, paid leave for IVF treatment and more.

We are committed to enabling our employees to work in a hybrid model with flexibility over when, where and how to achieve the required outputs, in discussion with your manager.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

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