IT Admin

PODFather Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is looking for a proactive IT Administrator to enhance its IT infrastructure and security. The role offers the opportunity to tackle challenges and implement effective solutions while providing day-to-day technical support. Candidates should possess experience in Microsoft and/or Google administration, with skills in Jira and SQL. This is an exciting chance to contribute to a dynamic team and make a significant impact.

Benefits

Flexible working to support work/life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in Microsoft and/or Google administration.
• Knowledge of SQL and data analysis.
• Self-motivated and driving positive change.

Responsibilities

• Proactively analyze IT and security logs to identify potential issues.
• Provide technical support to address hardware, software, and network issues.
• Manage and optimize internal networking and IT infrastructure.

Skills

Microsoft administration

Google administration

SQL

Data analysis

Task management

Tools

Jira

Job description

We are seeking an individual with a positive attitude to join a dynamic team and hit the ground running!

Podfather offers an established logistics SaaS software solution, designed to help fleet operators improve operational efficiency, cut costs, and reduce carbon emissions. We support over 70,000 commercial vehicle users operating on UK roads. This is a growth market with significant opportunities, and Podfather is an established brand with strong referenceability across various market sectors.

Please note: if you wish to apply for this role you need to send a covering letter and a copy of your CV by email to [e-mail] .

The role:

Are you a proactive and solution-focused IT professional with a passion for improving internal operations and bolstering security? We're looking for an enthusiastic IT Administrator to join our team and help us grow!

In this role, you'll be instrumental in enhancing our IT infrastructure and overall security posture. We're seeking someone with a growth mindset who is eager to tackle challenges and implement effective solutions.

You’ll be the first point of contact for staff needing help with day-to-day technical issues. From troubleshooting hardware and software problems to managing user accounts and access requests, you’ll play a key role in keeping our team productive and connected.

As this is a new role, the responsibilities may evolve. Therefore, it is crucial that you are adaptable and proactive in identifying necessary changes.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Proactive analysis of IT and security logs to identify potential issues and vulnerabilities.
• Hardware setup and configuration for new and existing employees.
• Software installation and troubleshooting across our systems.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date asset registers.
• Managing and optimising our internal networking.
• Working across the company to help apply patches and updates.
• Identifying opportunities for and leading process optimisation initiatives.
• Procurement of IT hardware and software.
• Conducting third-party software reviews to ensure security is maintained.
• Provide technical support to employees, addressing hardware, software, and network-related issues.
• Create and manage user accounts and permissions (PoLP).
• Assist with the onboarding and offboarding of employees.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of IT system procedures, training and user guides.

We're looking for candidates with experience in:

• Microsoft and/or Google administration.
• Using Jira for task management and issue tracking.
• SQL and/or data analysis skills to inform decision-making.
• Self motivated and driven by positive change

If you're ready to make a significant impact and contribute to a secure and efficient IT environment, we encourage you to apply!

The company:

Podfather is an ambitious technology company with a team of over 50 employees. As a business, culture is one of the cornerstones of our company strategy. We offer flexible working to help our team attain a positive work/life balance.