Job Description
Are you an experienced IT systems administrator with five years plus industry experience? Would you want to be part of exciting and expanding business infrastructure to build an unrivalled, bespoke delivery IT model within our ever growing and fast-paced organisation? If so, then this could be an opportunity for you!
Role: IT Systems Administrator, Permanent
Direct Report: to Team Leader – IT Services
Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, 8:00/8:30am or 9:00 am start time, some flexibility. Occasional voluntary paid overtime, if required.
Salary: Starting from £35,000 pa, dependant on skills and experience, excellent benefits package plus annual bonuses.
Location: Alderley Park, Macclesfield, SK10 4TG.
Our Company
Cyprotex is part of the Evotec Group, a global leader in research. With state-of-the-art facilities and technical expertise, we provide innovative and bespoke assurance tailored to each of our client’s needs. Cyprotex specialises in in-vitro and in-silico ADME-Tox services. This includes in vitro ADME screening to support discovery projects, regulatory in vitro ADME and DDI studies during preclinical and clinical development, specialist mechanistic in vitro human and animal toxicity models (e.g., 3D models and MEA electrophysiology) and PBPK/QSAR modelling expertise. As well as supporting clients directly, we have a strong focus on R&D.
Our Alderley Park site is set in the heart of Cheshire surrounded by a stunning 400-acre estate, open green spaces, and sweeping viewpoints, all within easy reach of Merseyside and Greater Manchester, Staffordshire, Derbyshire and Shropshire. Easy access to public transport.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly and supportive IT team as our IT Systems Administrator, based in Alderley Park, working within a team of 4 and growing. We are responsible for delivering high quality bespoke software solutions to facilitate laboratory automation.
Role and Responsibilities
As our experienced IT Systems Administrator your key role is to help build, manage and maintain, plus troubleshooting for our existing and expanding infrastructure. This will include administration, running and diagnosing.
- To maintain and implement for Microsoft Windows Server platforms as well as other similar infrastructure components.
- Supporting MS Active Directory, ideally with experience in multi-forest environments. To include excellent knowledge of MS Group Policy.
Skills & Competencies (essential)
- Excellent written and oral skills, proficient using Microsoft Office, desirable knowledge of 365 welcomed.
- Working knowledge of IPv4 networking, subnets, routing, VPN and vLANs.
- Experience in corporate technology solutions, to include:
- Virtualisation environments - VMWare
- NAS and SAN environments – e.g. Dell Isilon / NetApp
- Backup technology – e.g. Veeam
- Ability to hit the ground running, keen to develop and learn, flexible approach and able to make a positive contribution to the success of the team.
- The ability to quickly grasp new technical concepts.
- Highly self-motivated and personable with a reliable and enthusiastic approach.
- You will have excellent technical skills and to be able to work independently and as a team member.
- Able to communicate effectively within a team environment and with suppliers.
- Possess meticulous attention to detail, performing work to an exceptionally high standard, and highly organised.
- The role would be ideal for someone who has hands-on experience within a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Education, Qualifications and Experience
- A minimum of 5 years’ experiences preferably in corporate IT.
- Degree level qualification (or equivalent) Preferred
Desirable but not essential
- Experienced with Linux, Comware/Aruba network switch commend line or similar and IT frameworks, such as: ITIL, Lean IT, Agile or Kanban.
- Background in the pharmaceuticals or scientific industry, medical or healthcare environment.
What we can offer you in return
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
- Pension on completion (but not subject to) of your 3-month probationary period. Contributions 6% for employees (salary sacrifice) and 6% for the employer. The employee can opt to increase their contribution and the employer will match the increase up to a maximum of 7.5%.
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and additional length of service days awarded on the anniversary, up to a maximum of 30 days.
- Private health insurance with BUPA for the employee and their partner/family under the company scheme.
- Private dental cover, on completion (but not subject to) of your 3-month probationary period.
- Wellbeing support 24/7 and counselling services
- Permanent health insurance provides 75% of the base salary after the qualifying period.
- Eligibility to participate in the Company Bonus Scheme. This is a discretionary benefit.
- Career progression within the company, we have excellent training and support and continuing professional development opportunities.
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Refer a friend scheme, team and annual events, recognition awards and many more!
Onsite Facilities
- The company pays for secure onsite parking.
- Restaurant, café, and a gastro pub
- Gym and workout studio, running, walking, and cycling routes.
- Good public transport links with the shuttle bus service.
Interested?
Apply NOW – please upload your up-to-date CV and cover letter to Workday.
If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Lomas, Senior Specialist Global Talent Acquisition via LinkedIn. to view our current vacancies and more information about the company visit our careers page - Cyprotex
Evotec is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, welcoming individuals regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, race, nationality, religious denomination, or disability. We match our role based on your suitability and experience.
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. We will consider European applications with the right skills and experience. All roles will be subject to a security screening check.
Due to the high volume of applications, we may close this vacancy at any time once we find our perfect match.
**Direct applications only – No agencies please.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £35,000.00-£37,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Alderley Edge.: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Please confirm you have a minimum of 5 years’ experiences preferably in corporate IT.
- Please confirm you have degree level qualification (or equivalent) Preferred
- Please confirm you have a working knowledge of IPv4 networking, subnets, routing, VPN and vLANs.
- Please confirm you have Virtualisation environments - VMWare. NAS and SAN environments – e.g. Dell Isilon / NetApp and backup technology – e.g. Veeam experience?
Education:
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: JOB ID-08458
About Cyprotex
CEO: Werner Lanthaler
Revenue: $25 to $50 million (USD)
Size: 51 to 200 Employees
Type: Company - Public
Website: www.cyprotex.com
Year Founded: 1999
