IT Systems Administrator

Salary: £50,000 - 68,000 per year

Requirements

• We are looking for a self-starting IT professional with a proactive approach to problem solving and strong technical foundations.
• We require a bachelors degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• We require 1-3 years of experience in IT system engineering or IT administration.
• We need experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and virtualisation technologies such as Hyper‑V or VMware.
• We need an understanding of LAN/WAN, VPNs, Wi‑Fi, firewalls, switches, routing, and cybersecurity best practices.
• We value experience renewing and refreshing IT hardware in a live environment, as well as backup solutions including version control and recovery.
• An understanding of Operational Technology environments, including PLC, MES, and SCADA, is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• We support IT operations and infrastructure to ensure system availability, performance, and security.
• We assist with infrastructure lifecycle projects and local and global IT initiatives.
• We administer user accounts, permissions, and licensing across systems.
• We implement and monitor cybersecurity measures aligned with group standards.
• We create and maintain network topology, ensuring secure segmentation and segregation.
• We work closely with local teams and central IT/OT stakeholders to maintain a robust and secure infrastructure.
• We contribute to ongoing improvements and projects across the site.

Technologies

• Active Directory
• Hardware
• Hyper‑V
• Support
• LAN
• Microsoft 365
• Network
• PLC
• Security
• VMware
• Windows
• Office 365

We are Arla Foods, and this opportunity is based at our Felinfach Whey Processing Factory in West Wales. The role sits within our Systems Management department and reports to the Production IT Manager. We are a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better through natural, sustainable nourishment. We offer internal and external training opportunities, a competitive salary, 26 days holiday, matched pension contributions up to 6%, life assurance, and flexible benefits. At Felinfach, you will join a team with high job satisfaction, strong support, and plenty of challenges to help you grow. We value collaboration, inclusion, and empowering our people to shape the future of dairy.