Senior IT System Administrator

What we do

No matter if you’re the biggest sports fanatic, have a ‘minor’ shoe addiction or you own just one pair of sneakers, you know that finding the “perfect” shoes can be challenging. We’re here to help people find that perfect fitting shoes every single time. We have created a way to make a 3D scan of your feet and match that profile with our own (and the world’s largest) database of 3D scanned shoes. Our goal is to inspire people to do what they love in maximum comfort, whether it’s running a marathon, dancing all night or simply going for a stroll in the park. As an employer, we strive to translate this philosophy into a happy and balanced lifestyle for all our team members, giving them the opportunity to grow and thrive while doing what they love.

The fit we hope to find

We are looking for a Senior IT System Administrator to maintain and optimize our infrastructure to provide high quality support when needed.
If you have experience in a similar role in a high paced or scale up environment, and you bring in a healthy dose of love for footwear, sports and tech, do read on! 

What you'll do

In this role you will be responsible for maintaining and improving our IT infrastructure across our various locations in the world.
You will specifically:

• Install, configure, and maintain hardware and software systems, including servers, Windows, Linux and Mac laptops, mobile devices, printers, conferencing equipment and other peripherals.
• Setup and maintain the different software tools and services that our company is using (e.g., Office 365, Atlassian products, Asana, Figma).
• Provide technical support to end-users, troubleshooting hardware and software issues and resolving technical problems in a timely manner.
• Manage network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs, to ensure connectivity, security, and performance.
• Implement, document and maintain security and business continuity measures such as firewalls, end-point protection software, access controls, backups, security scanning, incident management processes etc.
• Work with engineering to ensure compliance with our security certification (e.g., ISO 27001) and data management (e.g., GDPR) standards by implementing and enforcing policies, identifying the appropriate tooling and processes, educating users etc.
• Liaise with hardware and software vendors to procure necessary equipment and licenses, as well as coordinate support and maintenance services.

We are looking for a candidate with exceptional technical skills, coupled with a mature and methodical approach to problem-solving. This person should be able to introduce innovative processes and tools aimed at streamlining operations and resolving complex challenges effectively.

What you bring

• A BA in Informatics/Computer Science/Computer Engineering
• At least 5 years of experience as IT Systems Administrator
  
• Expert knowledge in Microsoft technologies, including Windows, AD, Office 365, Virtualization etc.
• Experience with HW setup for desktops, laptops, printers and various other common office peripherals 
• Excellent knowledge of networking basics including basic router setup (DHCP, NAT, DMZ etc.), firewalls, VPN etc.
• Experience with FortiGate is highly desirable.
• Experience with Cloud infrastructure and VM solutions

Who you are

• A strong analytical mind, proficient with technology and applications
• An excellent communicator, fluent in English with strong interpersonal skills
• A team player who thrives in cross-functional and fast-paced environments, and at the same time is able to work interpedently
• An energetic professional who is driven by solving problems and helping others
• A curious individual with the drive to acquire further skills, to provide and receive feedback and to develop yourself
• A highly adaptive person with a creative mindset
  

What  SafeSize offers you

Being a great employer is important for SafeSize. We strongly believe in social impact (doing things right AND doing the right things) and offering our employees an awesome experience is a crucial element of that. We see fun and engagement as two core ingredients of a successful team. We encourage our people to find their passion within work and create an inspiring environment for our team, so everyone can excel and continue to grow. For this position, you will be working at our office in Greece (Athens, Kifissia). You are currently living in Greece or based in Europe and willing to relocate to Greece.

A sneak peek into Safesize perks

• Competitive salary
• Commuting expenses covered
• Private health insurance
• Annual Learning & Development budget
• A brand-new office in a beautiful building in Kifissia, Athens, with sit/stand desks 
• Healthy breakfast, lunch and snacks
• Volunteer time off: extra time off to spend on assisting a good cause of your choice
• Monthly team events and drinks
• Company laptop & mobile
• And perhaps, most important of all: a driven team of talented SafeSizers and inspiring place to work and learn, where we work together according to the five company values: Be a force of good - Foster passion & fun - Dream big, start small, learn fast - Take ownership - Build trust and lend a helping hand

Which steps to take

If this sounds like you, click the apply button !  We would love to find out why you would be a great match for this position and why you think SafeSize is a company that fits you. Please do not forget to attach your CV and add a cover letter.

If you have any questions about this position or SafeSize, never hesitate to reach out to us by sending an email to [email protected]

We do not work with recruiters for this vacancy, so please do not use the above email address for acquisition.