Systems Administrator

London, England, United Kingdom

6/18/2025

Role Overview

SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR - LONDON, UK

If you are a skilled IT professional looking for an opportunity to showcase your expertise in systems administration and support, then we would like to meet with you!

The Systems Administrator will have primary responsibility for administering and supporting IT systems and infrastructure, including Active Directory, user/group management, file/folder security, data archiving, networking, and remote access. This role will involve providing high-quality end-user support, overseeing tools and processes for automating tasks, and troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues. The Systems Administrator will also work closely with the IT Security team to participate in on-call rotation to ensure the security and integrity of the firm's network and computer systems.

At Cornerstone Research, you will be part of a thriving, 1,000-strong team that spans nine offices, comprises more than 55 nationalities, and leads the industry in its commitment to develop team members across all levels. Inc. Magazine has recognized Cornerstone Research three times as a Best Workplace for its outstanding employee engagement, collaborative culture, and professional growth opportunities.

You’ll Love It Here If You

• Embrace learning and continuous improvement
• Set and strive for a high bar of excellence
• Believe that teamwork leads to success: ask us what it means to be #onefirmfirm!
• Take pride in always doing your best work, even if it’s harder or takes longer
• Are passionate about what you do
  
  

How You'll Help Our Team Succeed

• Administers Active Directory user and groups, including creating and provisioning security groups, granting access to network resources, and managing group membership.
• Administers network directory, file, folder share, and computing device/system access following IT security policies and procedures.
• Administers and oversees processes that automate Active Directory tasks workflows, including account creation, provisioning, and deprovisioning.
• Provides end-user support for cloud hosted services, including Azure SSO, MFA, Windows Virtual Desktop, and other enterprise systems.
• Provides Expert support for network access, file access and all other support needs.
• Monitors and reports on firmwide network status. The network includes Active Directory, WAN/LAN, internet, File/Print servers, Exchange, and specialized application servers.
• Troubleshoots hardware, software, printer, and network issues escalated to team from desktop support.
• Attends interdepartmental meetings providing networking updates and training sessions as needed.
• Periodically works with the IT Security team to respond to audits, questionnaires and assessments.
• Establishes and maintains network and system documentation.
• Preserves confidentiality, integrity, and safeguarding all electronic information.
• Assists in establishing standards and document these standards.
• Participates in on-call rotation, responding to network and server outages 24x7.
• Maintains the security and integrity of Cornerstone’s network and computer systems.
  
  

What You'll Need To Be Successful

• 5+ years of IT experience in system administration; in a professional services firm preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft’s Active Directory services.
• Experience with access management and role-based security and using AD groups.
• Experience with Windows Group Policy Object configuration
• Basic understanding of networking protocols, DHCP, DNS, and TCP/IP Configuration.
• Experience working with virtualization technologies, VMWare and Azure Cloud.
• Experience working with MS Windows and LINUX (a plus)
• Windows Server Administration, including Performance Monitoring and patch management.
• Effective communication (both verbal and written).
• Ability to effectively troubleshoot and solve network and system related issues.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills.
• Data Center experience required; installing, racking, and cabling enterprise servers and equipment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field or combination of equivalent experience required.
  
  

Cornerstone Research is offering a competitive market base salary for this position. A job offer and its corresponding salary will depend on one’s geographic location, and how closely a candidate’s skills, experience and education match the requirements for the role. At Cornerstone Research, we believe compensation is more than just a base salary. We offer a competitive total compensation package that includes an annual performance bonus and comprehensive benefits including access to private medical insurance and dental care, paid time off, wellness benefits, a season ticket loan scheme and an enhanced pension scheme.

Who We Are

Cornerstone Research provides economic and financial analysis and expert testimony in all phases of commercial litigation and regulatory proceedings.

We work with a broad network of testifying experts, including leaders from academia and industry, who are recognized for their depth of knowledge, accomplishments, and research. Our staff consultants contribute expertise in economics, finance, accounting, and marketing, as well as business acumen, familiarity with the litigation process, and a commitment to produce outstanding results.

We’re looking for passionate individuals who share our firm’s core values and can bring varied perspectives and experiences to our team. The firm’s uniquely collegial, supportive atmosphere makes Cornerstone Research a great place to work. We invest in our people in a host of ways, from providing meaningful learning and development opportunities to organizing memorable social events. To many, our culture and our people are the most exciting, enriching aspects of a Cornerstone Research career.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cornerstone Research provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to legally protected categories, such as age, sex, gender, gender identity, race, color, creed/religious belief, medical condition, predisposing genetic characteristics or genetic information or testing, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, military status, veteran status, arrest or conviction record (except where permitted by law), sexual orientation, ethnic background, citizen status, ancestry, national origin, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law.