Job Description

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,

Skills Required