System Administrator

Job description
We are looking for a passionate System Administrator to maintain, upgrade and manage our software, hardware and the networks of our company or of a certain set of our customers. Resourcefulness is a necessary skill in this role. The candidate should be able to diagnose and resolve problems quickly. They should also have the patience to communicate with a variety of interdisciplinary teams and users.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure software and hardware
• Manage network servers and technology tools
• Set up accounts and workstations
• Monitor performance and maintain systems according to requirements
• Troubleshoot issues and outages
• Ensure security through access controls, backups and firewalls
• Upgrade systems with new releases and models
• Develop expertise to train staff on new technologies
• Build an internal wiki with technical documentation, manuals and IT policies

Requirements

• Proven experience as a System Administrator, Network Administrator or similar role
• Experience with databases, networks (LAN, WAN) and patch management
• Knowledge of system security (e.g. firewalls, proxies, IDS/IPS) and data backup/recovery
• Ability to create scripts in Python, Bash or other relevant scripting language
• Familiarity with various operating systems and platforms
• Resourcefulness and problem-solving aptitude
• BSc/Ba in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline; professional certification will be considered a big plus

To apply for this job position please send your CV to jobs@synelixis.com