System Administrator

Blackburn Rovers Football & Athletic Ltd

Organisation: Blackburn Rovers Football & Athletic Ltd
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Location: Ewood Park stadium, Blackburn, BB2 4JF. Flexibility regarding location is required with occasional travel to other registered BRFC sites for the performance of duties.
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 28 July 2025
Job Description: Job title: System Administrator

Department: Information Technology Department

Based at: Ewood Park stadium, Blackburn, BB2 4JF. Flexibility regarding location is required with occasional travel to other registered BRFC sites for the performance of duties.

Reports to: Head of IT

Responsible for: N/A

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week plus any additional hours necessary for the performance of duties. This will include occasional evening and weekend Matchday work in accordance with the department’s Matchday rota.

Contractual status: Permanent

Job purpose: To maintain, update and support the infrastructure and I.T. systems of the business.

Duties and responsibilities:
• Be committed to ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all stakeholders promoting their well-being whilst maintaining professional boundaries;
• To maintain, administer and document the company physical infrastructure including physical server portfolio, SAN storage devices and UPS devices.
• To maintain / administer and document company domain support services such as GPO, DNS, DHCP, print (Papercut).
• To maintain, administer and document the company virtual infrastructure (VMware).
• To maintain, administer and document the company Cloud infrastructure within the M365 domain, (Azure, Admin Centres, SharePoint, Exchange).
• To ensure updates and patches are applied to the systems under administration (Heimdal).
• To monitor systems outside of business hours when necessary to maintain network health using communication systems in place.
• To monitor and be proactive in network security systems, CrowdStrike, WatchGuard.
• To work in the security operations centre (SOC) to develop the network security principles, policies and ensure security takes priority over other areas, M365 Purview, Entra, Intune.
• To maintain the backups and manage the Disaster Recovery configuration (Barracuda).
• To assist the Head of IT to maintain and develop the company DR/BCP/Cyber response plan.
• To work alongside the Network (switch) engineer on VLAN management and troubleshooting.
• To provide technical support to all departments (2nd Line) within the organisation.
• To undertake/assist in I.T related projects as required.
• To liaise with outside suppliers/support contactors as required.
• To obtain quotes from preferred suppliers.
• To maintain a regular review of current systems and to review new developments that would benefit the department and club.
• To take an active part in meetings and when required, organise and chair meetings with staff and suppliers to the benefit of the project required.
• To review and propose new technologies and software for the club as requested by Head of IT.
• Lead on key projects, create and develop a project plan. Where necessary, meet deadlines and objectives to deliver projects on time as well as meeting other responsibilities.
• Willingness to support events and match days, including evenings or weekends, as required.

Skills required:
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
• Professional, pleasant, and approachable demeanour
• Ability to work independently and under minimal supervision
• Eagerness to learn and adopt new technologies
• Team-oriented with a flexible, can-do attitude
• Highly organized and capable of managing priorities effectively
• Creative and analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Strong sense of responsibility, integrity, and attention to detail
• Proven experience managing.

Knowledge required:
Essential required experience and knowledge of the following:
• Windows Server 2016 standard, 2019 and 2025
• Active Directory & Group Policy
• Azure Active Directory
• Microsoft Exchange 365
• Windows 11
• Microsoft 365 Admin Centre
• SharePoint Administration
• Office 365 applications
• Security configuration in M365 environment
• CrowdStrike
• DNS and DHCP services
• WatchGuard firewalls
• VMware virtual environments
• Veeam and Barracuda solutions
• Dell EqualLogic SAN storage systems
• APC UPS hardware

Desirable Knowledge & Experience:
• AI, ML and automation
• SQL database administration
• SSL certificate management
• Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• MS Entra & Purview administration
• Cyber essentials and PCI compliance
• Aruba CX switch command line
• Network VLAN and topology
• Working in an event-based or sporting environment.

Qualifications Required:
• Educated to degree level in Computing (desirable);
• A-levels in a relevant field (or equivalent);
• Minimum of five GCSEs including English and Math’s at a Grade C or above or equivalent; and
• To hold a valid UK driving license for the ability to travel to other sites as and when required.

DBS check required: Yes (Basic)
How to apply: Due to high-levels of interest, this post may close early so early application is advised, otherwise the closing date for this role is 5:00pm on Monday 28th July 2025. To apply, please email your application form and covering letter to recruitment@rovers.co.uk CV’s will not be accepted.