About Us
Planetek Hellas is a dynamic and innovative company specializing in Geospatial Intelligence and Earth observation solutions. We are committed to delivering cutting-edge technology and services that empower our users to make data-driven decisions. Join our team and help us shape the future of Geospatial Intelligence and New Space.
Position Overview
Planetek Hellas is looking to hire a Senior System Administrator to join our ICT Services Department. The successful candidate will report directly to the ICT Services Manager and will be responsible for:
- Managing server and client systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Installing, maintaining, and repairing hardware and software systems, ensuring their proper operation and providing technical support in case of malfunctions.
- Administering network devices (including switches, routers, firewalls, and SIP devices) to guarantee reliable and efficient data and voice connectivity.
- Implementing information security strategies from a systems perspective.
- Ensuring compliance with IT policies by monitoring activities and overseeing the correct application of company policies.
- Maintaining up-to-date security, quality, and privacy documentation relevant to their scope of action.
- Conducting system analyses, tests, and diagnostics to assess IT infrastructure efficiency and identify any issues.
- Providing user training to ensure effective and secure system usage.
- Managing technical relationships with all internal and external stakeholders related to ICT support activities.
Specific Requirements
Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree, or Master’s Degree in a relevant technical field.
Professional Experience
- Demonstrated recent experience in a similar role, preferably in medium-to-large organizations with significant organizational complexity or in leading IT consulting firms.
Technical Knowledge and Skills
- Proficiency in installing, configuring, and maintaining hardware, including servers, workstations, SANs, NAS, FC switches, Ethernet switches, UPS systems, network printers, and VoIP devices.
- Expertise in managing common client and server operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and MacOS.
- Experience with virtualized Client/Server environments, RDBMS, Web/Application Servers, Active Directory services, Backup and Disaster Recovery systems, VoIP PBX, and centrally managed endpoint security and patching solutions.
- Competence in administering mail servers and widely used document collaboration platforms.
Additional Competencies
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to understand and address user needs.
- Excellent organizational skills with the capability to plan and execute tasks while meeting agreed objectives and deadlines.
- Initiative and the ability to work autonomously.
- Teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with other departments.
- Proactive problem-solving approach.
- Self-control and effective stress management.
- Flexibility, precision, and reliability.
Other Requirements
- Proficiency in spoken and written English.
- Access to personal transportation.
- Suitability for the role and tasks as described.
- Valid Category B driving license.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional certifications (e.g., Microsoft, Linux, CCNA, ACSA, ECS) are considered an advantage.
- Language certifications (e.g., English proficiency) are also a plus.
- Certifications validating the required experience and additional qualifications should be attached to the application.
- Professional experience must be supported by relevant documentation, such as an employment contract, recent payslip, contribution statement, or an official certificate from the relevant Employment Office.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work in innovative company with cutting-edge technology.
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
OK, ARE YOU INTERESTED?
Please tell us who you are, what you've accomplished so far in your career and your goals for the near future.
Along with your CV, please provide us with a short note in reply to the following two questions:
- * Why would you like to bet on innovative SMEs like Planetek?
- * Why should Planetek bet on you?
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