System Administrator (Information Technology/Software)

Our client, a leading Software, Information and Communication Technologies company, operates internationally (Athens, Brussels, Luxembourg, Copenhagen, Stockholm, London, Nicosia, Hong-Kong, Valetta, etc). Our client is a renowned supplier of IT services to government institutions, multinational corporations, public administrations and multinational companies, research and academic institutes.

Job type: Full time/Permanent

Location: Germany

Workplace: Remote

Please note that we can consider only EU candidates for this position due to security clearance.

Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of cloud technologies;
• In-depth knowledge of the administration of servers and operating systems (Linux);
• In-depth knowledge of network protocols and services (e.g. TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP);
• In-depth knowledge of cryptographic procedures and the use of digital signatures and certificates;
• In-depth knowledge of network security, encryption and access controls;
• In-depth knowledge of virtualised environments and cloud services;
• In-depth knowledge of IT security and data protection;
• In-depth knowledge of monitoring and backup tools;
• In-depth knowledge of the set-up and handling of distributed systems (incl. geo-redundancy);
• In-depth knowledge of configuring and monitoring distributed systems both on application servers and in cloud-based environments;
• At least 3 years of demonstrable practical experience;
• Based in Germany;
• Fluent command of oral and written German (level C2 required) and English at a sufficient level;

Responsibilities

• Installation, configuration and maintenance of servers, operating systems and network components;
• Ensuring the availability, performance and security of the IT infrastructure;
• Administration of user accounts and authorisations;
• Monitoring and maintenance of the systems as well as performance of regular backups;
• Error analysis and troubleshooting in the IT infrastructure;
• Documentation of the system configurations and processes;
• Support in the implementation of new hardware and software;
• Analysis and assessment of security risks and threats;
• Anticipation and early identification of problems;
• Derivation, formulation and implementation of problem-solving strategies;
• Target-group-appropriate communication and explanation of problems and their effects to the Client;
• Implementation of suitable measures taking into account functional and non-functional requirements (e.g. high availability of the system) as well as extensive quality assurance;

Benefits

We believe in rewarding talent and dedication. Here's what you can expect as part of our client’s team:

• Competitive full-time salary;

• Private Health Coverage on the Company’s group program;

• Flexible Working Hours;

• Top-of-the-Line Tools;

• Professional Development: Benefit from language courses, specialized training, and continuous learning opportunities;
• Career Growth: Work with some of the most innovative and exciting specialists in the industry;
• Dynamic Work Environment: Thrive in a setting that offers challenging goals, autonomy, and mentoring, fostering both personal and company growth.

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