Position: Senior System Administrator (Project)
Company: 8allocate
Experience required: 5y
English level: upper

**8allocate** is a global provider of end-to-end custom software development solutions to companies all over the globe, from North America to the EU to Israel to Australia. Headquartered in Estonia, we run offshore R&D centers in Kyiv. Our team is 50% remote and distributed. We specialize in flexible interaction exclusively with international clients (we cover industries from commercial aviation to fintech) thanks to a multinational support group of experts and management.

Currently, we are looking for a **Senior System Administrator.**

**Location requirements:** Ukraine, Kyiv
**English:** Upper-Intermediate

**Requirements:**
— 5+ years of experience performing IT administrating duties or managing a team of system administrators (in large IT companies)
— Strong experience with the administration of Windows/MacOS workstations.
— Strong experience with Windows/Linux servers.
— Experience with Hyper-V, and VMware.
— Experience with Network equipment (Ubiquiti, Cisco/Mikrotik, etc).
— Strong Knowledge of the OSI model, networking basics & protocols.
— Understanding of basic principles of Information Security (be ready to explain).
— VPN: experience with configuring and supporting.
— Experience with AD (+GPO), AAD (Azure AD), and Jamf.
— Experience with GSuite / Exchange / other.
— Knowledge of compliance requirements (GDPR, ISO, etc.).
— Experience in developing and implementing IT policies and practices.

**Core Personal Competencies:**
— Ability to work with other team members and a desire to help others.
— Excellent attention to detail.
— Excellent work ethic and responsive attitude.
— Self-motivated, organized, and methodical.
— Excellent leadership and decision-making skills.
— Excellent professional and personal references and ability to clear a background check.

**Responsibilities:**
— Lead development and implementation processes for the organization's IT systems.
— Develop a strategy as it relates to the organization's IT infrastructure (computer and information systems, security, communication systems).
— Establish efficiency and efficacy standards, providing recommendations for improvement of IT infrastructure.
— Experience in analysis, implementation, and evaluation of IT systems and their specifications.
— Analyzes IT infrastructure and systems performance to assess operating costs, productivity levels, upgrade requirements, and other metrics and needs.
— Oversee the security of systems, networks, and enterprise information.
— Facilitate IT security audits or investigations.
— Develop and maintain relationships with external IT vendors and service providers.
— Guide the update of technological equipment in the company.
— Guide the maintenance and support of the company’s IT infrastructure.
— Configuration and maintenance of servers, storage & virtualization/cloud infrastructure.
— Configuration, deployment, and maintenance of Windows and Mac OS infrastructure services.
— Build the system of IT support for employees — technical problems/onboarding/offboarding.
— Support with filling out questionnaires provided by company clients for cyber security assessments.
— Collaborate with the Production department to understand their requirements and priorities, and develop solutions that meet their needs.

**Why choose us?**
— “Family and Friends.” We are no longer a start-up, but we still have a family atmosphere in our supportive and spirited team, who are all working together on the same goal.
— “Just break down all barriers and find a better way.” Every day you’ll meet with interesting and challenging (international) projects that cover industries from commercial aviation to fintech (different technologies, different products).
— “Hungry for learning.” You will get a lot of chances for career advancement and the development of new skills, opportunities for mentorship, or learning from more experienced colleagues.

**Benefits from 8allocate:**
— You’ll work in a supportive and spirited team of professionals.
— Corporate events, holidays, and team buildings for your joy.
— Training and development: we have a huge library (about 500 books!) and a budget for your professional development.
— Сoverage of sports activities.
— Сoverage of psychologist sessions.
— People-oriented management without bureaucracy.
— Paid vacation and sick leaves.