Information Technology Administrator

IT Administrator / Systems Administrator / Systems Engineer (SC Cleared) 📍 Location: Plymouth 🛡️ Security Clearance: SC Cleared 📄 Contract Type: Contract (Outside IR35) Overview We are supporting a leading UK defence organisation on a high-profile maritime programme and are seeking an experienced IT Administrator / Systems Engineer to support a busy Trials & Engineering team. This role is critical in managing and maintaining trials data and associated IT systems, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and integrity across multiple platforms. You will act as a key interface between IT and engineering teams, helping streamline data workflows and supporting operational delivery in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities • Support the Trials team with data ingestion, processing, and validation from trial activities • Manage data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) across multiple systems and formats • Administer and maintain IT systems, servers, and data environments used for trials • Ensure data integrity, traceability, and secure handling in line with defence standards • Assist in automation of data workflows to improve efficiency and reduce manual processes • Provide 1st–3rd line support for systems used within engineering and trials teams • Collaborate with engineers and analysts to ensure data is structured, accessible, and usable • Support configuration management and version control of trial datasets • Troubleshoot system and data-related issues in time-critical environments Required Skills & Experience • Active SC Clearance (or eligible and willing to undergo clearance) • Proven experience as an IT Administrator, Systems Administrator, or Systems Engineer • Strong experience in data handling, including: • Data ingestion and loading • Data extraction and transformation • Working with structured and unstructured datasets • Experience working with databases (e.g. SQL, PostgreSQL) • Scripting/automation skills (e.g. Python, PowerShell, Bash) • Solid understanding of Windows and Linux environments • Experience with secure systems and data governance, ideally in regulated environments • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Desirable Experience • Experience within UK Defence or Maritime programmes • Exposure to trials data, telemetry, or sensor data • Familiarity with data visualisation or analysis tools • Understanding of networking fundamentals and secure architectures • Experience with cloud or hybrid environments (AWS/Azure) Key Attributes • High attention to detail, particularly around data accuracy and integrity • Ability to work in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment • Proactive mindset with a hands-on, problem-solving approach • Strong communication skills, able to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders • Team-oriented with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams