Systems Administrator

Are you an experienced systems administrator looking to use your expertise to support our mission for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all?

JOB PURPOSE:

The I&T Systems Administrator (SA) is responsible for the secure and reliable operation of computer systems, related applications, hardware, and software that is used within the Amnesty International Secretariat. This SA is a key position that supports the hardware and software utilised for projects to improve I&T services. This role leads on project technical work, including upgrades to current systems, implementations of new systems and introducing system improvements where required.

ABOUT YOU:

You will have significant expertise working as an IT Systems Administrator, with Demonstrable experience in Windows environments at an enterprise level – Active Directory, Group Policy, Intune, administration, virtualisation, and backup.

You will have previously worked monitoring and operating enterprise cloud infrastructure – ideally azure and enjoy diagnosing, identifying and troubleshooting issues quickly.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Delivery of technical activities to support the Microsoft Intune rollout in 2022 to time, cost, and quality expectations
• Delivery of the technical activities to support the rollout of the Global Tenancy to the majority of the Movement in 2022 to time, cost, and quality expectations
• Continuous improvement of the reliability, performance, and user experience of I&T services.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Work Experience

• Significant experience working in an IT Systems Administrator role.
• Experience in Windows environments at an enterprise level – Active Directory, Group Policy, Intune, administration, virtualisation, and backup.
• Demonstrable experience monitoring and operating enterprise cloud infrastructure – ideally Azure
• Familiarity with monitoring and operating enterprise network infrastructure – Juniper SRX, Meraki etc.
• Demonstrable experience monitoring and operating enterprise cloud services – ideally Office 365

Please see the attached job description for more information on the responsibilities, skills and experience required.

ABOUT US:

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 10 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world.

Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they’re denied. And whether we’re applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we’re all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.

At Amnesty International, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of our achievements as a movement. To compensate our employees for the critical work they do, we reward them through a combination of an attractive and sector competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to employee development.

Benefits include 37 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and grace days), pension scheme, employee assistance programme, life assurance and many more benefits designed to suit your own personal lifestyle. All of this, in a professional, engaging environment.

For further information on our benefits, please visit https://www.amnesty.org/en/careers/benefits/

WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT

If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click ‘Apply for this Role’ below.

Freedom, Justice, Equality. Let’s get to work.

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.

Amnesty International is committed to creating and sustaining a working environment in which everyone has an equal opportunity to fulfill their potential and we welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community.