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As our Windows Systems Administrator, you will play a key role in managing, securing, and optimising a broad range of IT systems across the organisation. This role requires deep hands-on experience across Microsoft 365, Windows Server, Active Directory, and related infrastructure, while maintaining a proactive security mindset. We are looking for someone who can ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of all systems supporting business operations.\nAt Destinus, we are revolutionising the defence industry with cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Our innovative technologies are designed to meet the unique demands of modern defence operations, delivering unparalleled speed, precision, and cost-effectiveness. Destinus partners with government agencies and defence organisations worldwide to provide advanced solutions for mission-critical operations. Join us in shaping the future of defence\nWhat You´ll Do\nAdministration, monitoring, and optimization of Microsoft 365 services (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, Defender, Entra ID, Intune).\nSupport and maintain Windows Server environments - Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, file services, system patching, and backups.\nManage endpoint devices via Intune and Autopilot, including policy configuration, compliance baselines, and device lifecycle management.\nAdminister and customise Atlassian Jira and Confluence, ensuring alignment with team workflows and integrations.\nApply security best practices across systems, ensuring compliance, monitoring, and incident response readiness.\nTroubleshoot complex infrastructure issues across systems, cloud platforms, and applications.\nProvide consultation to IT support specialists on software and hardware configuration; assist in resolving complex incidents.\nContribute to IT strategy discussions and propose improvements to enhance performance, security, and reliability of IT systems.\nMaintain accurate documentation of IT systems, configurations, and processes.\nRequirements\nWhat You’ll Need\nBachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.\n5+ years in Windows systems administration with broad Microsoft platform exposure.\nStrong Windows Server and Active Directory skills (DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, DFS, replication).\nStrong Microsoft 365 administration skills, including identity, access control, automation, device management, monitoring, and incident resolution.\nExperience with automation and scripting using PowerShell.\nUnderstanding of virtualisation solutions (VMware / Hyper-V) and storage technologies.\nDeep understanding of OIDC, SAML 2.0, SCIM, and MFA flows; experience integrating SaaS platforms with Entra ID.\nSolid understanding of network fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, firewalls, VPNs).\nFamiliarity with monitoring platforms (PRTG, SolarWinds, SIEM tools).\nKnowledge of Zero Trust principles and modern cybersecurity frameworks (ISO 27001, ABDO, NIS2).\nCertifications (Advantageous)\nMicrosoft Certified - Microsoft 365 Administrator Expert or Azure Administrator Associate.\nSecurity+ or equivalent security-focused credential.\nMCSA / MCSE (Windows Server) or equivalent demonstrated experience.\nWho You Are\nYou move fast, think sharp, and stay steady when things get complex. You love diving into Windows and Microsoft environments and solving problems across systems without getting boxed in. Ownership motivates you, collaboration fuels you, and security is always on your mind. You communicate clearly, act with integrity, and bring a proactive, improvement-driven mindset to everything you touch. 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