Job title: Lead IT Systems Administrator
Job type: Permanent / Fixed Term (Perm)
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Technology
Functional Expertise: IT and Telecoms - Cloud and DevOps IT and Telecoms - Network and Security IT and Telecoms - Support and Infrastructure
Salary type: Annual
Salary: GBP £65,000.00
Location: London, UK
Job published: 23/01/2026
Job ID: 247192
Contact name: Callum Jarrett
Contact email: cjarrett@pgrec.co.uk

Job Description

 

Currently representing a financial institution that is looking for a senior Lead IT Systems Administrator to join their infrastructure team on a permanent basis.

 

This is a high-visibility leadership role within a scaling FinTech environment. You will act as the primary architect and technical lead for the bank’s Atlassian ecosystem, with a heavy focus on evolving their ITSM and incident response workflows. It is a fantastic challenge for an expert who enjoys taking full ownership of a toolset to drive operational efficiency across a regulated business.

 

Job Title: Lead IT Systems Administrator

Location: London (Hybrid – 2/3 Days a week in the office)

Salary: Up to £65,000                                                           
Job Type: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

 

Core Responsibilities

  • Platform Ownership: Leading the end-to-end administration, custom configuration, and long-term roadmap for Jira and Confluence.
  • Service Excellence: Re-engineering ITSM processes and service desk workflows to align with the bank’s rapid growth.
  • Technical Automation: Leveraging Python or PowerShell to build bespoke integrations and automate manual infrastructure tasks.
  • Knowledge Leadership: Producing high-quality technical blueprints and mentoring cross-functional teams on system best practices.
  • Regulatory Alignment: Ensuring all platform changes meet the stringent security and compliance audits required of a modern banking licence.

 

Candidate Profile

  • Atlassian Specialist: You have a deep background in managing complex Jira environments at an enterprise level.
  • Scripting Proficiency: You are comfortable writing code to connect platforms and streamline background processes.
  • Regulated Sector Background: Experience within banking, fintech, or legal sectors is highly advantageous.
  • Stakeholder Management: You have the "soft skills" to translate technical complexity into clear business solutions for senior leadership.

 

If this could be of interest please Apply!

 

 


For more information about this role please apply, or email Callum Jarrett on cjarrett@pgrec.co.uk who will be able to provide more details on the opportunity.

Many thanks, Premier Group