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IT Administrator

Job type:Contract
Town/City:Preston
County:Lancashire
Salary/Rate:Up to £580 per day + inside ir35
Business Sector:IT
Job ref:CDI - 153647
Post Date:January 06, 2026

Job Title: IT Administrator

Location: Warton (On-site)
Rate: £580 per day (Inside IR35)
Contract Length: 12 months rolling

MOD DV Security Clearence is required for this role

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced IT Administrator with current MOD DV clearance to support a major UK defence programme based on-site in Warton. The role will provide day-to-day IT administration and operational support within a highly classified environment, ensuring systems are maintained securely, reliably, and in line with MOD policies. This is a long-term contract opportunity operating inside IR35, requiring full on-site presence due to the sensitive nature of the work.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide IT administration and operational support across secure MOD systems
  • Manage user accounts, access controls, and permissions in line with security policies
  • Support installation, configuration, and maintenance of IT hardware and software
  • Monitor system performance, availability, and security compliance
  • Respond to incidents, service requests, and faults within agreed SLAs
  • Maintain system documentation, asset registers, and operational procedures
  • Ensure adherence to MOD security policies and accreditation requirements
  • Liaise with security, engineering, and support teams to resolve issues

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience as an IT Administrator within MOD or defence environments
  • Current MOD DV clearance (mandatory - no sponsorship available)
  • Strong knowledge of Windows environments, user administration, and secure IT operations
  • Experience working in highly regulated, classified environments
  • Familiarity with IT service management processes (e.g. incident, problem, change)
  • Strong attention to detail and documentation skills

If you are interested in this role or wish to apply, please feel free to submit your CV.

Many thanks,