System Administrator

David Kennedy Recruitment is working with a leading tech company who is looking to recruit a System Administrator to join their team in Bucharest Romania.

Position: System Administrator

Location: Bucharest Romania

Employment type: Full-time

Work model: On-site

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Install configure maintain and support the companys IT infrastructure operating systems server environments and business-critical systems

• Manage the full lifecycle of server hardware operating systems and software applications including updates upgrades patching and performance optimisation

• Administer and maintain Windows and Linux server environments to ensure system reliability availability and security

• Manage virtualization platforms such as VMware Hyper-V Proxmox ESXi or similar technologies

• Configure maintain and troubleshoot networking infrastructure including Cisco equipment switches firewalls wireless environments and related network devices

• Monitor system performance availability and infrastructure health while proactively identifying and resolving potential issues

• Develop and maintain backup disaster recovery and business continuity procedures to ensure operational resilience

• Implement and manage security measures including antivirus firewalls encryption user access controls and vulnerability management processes

• Automate repetitive operational tasks through scripting and infrastructure automation tools such as PowerShell Bash or Python

• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for hardware software server and network-related issues

• Manage user accounts permissions authentication methods and access policies in line with company security standards

• Support infrastructure projects including migrations upgrades deployments and system improvements

• Maintain technical documentation related to systems configurations procedures incidents and maintenance activities

• Collaborate closely with internal teams and stakeholders to support operational and infrastructure-related initiatives

• Ensure proper maintenance and operational standards within server rooms including rack management cabling airflow and infrastructure organisation

• Maintain high operational accountability ownership and responsiveness within a fast-paced production environment

• Work in a fully on-site environment with occasional shift rotation and night shift coverage when required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Fluent in English both verbal and written

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a System Administrator or in a similar infrastructure-focused role

• Strong networking knowledge with hands-on experience managing Cisco equipment

• CCNA certification is considered a strong advantage

• Strong experience administering Windows and Linux server environments

• Hands-on experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware Hyper-V ESXi Proxmox or similar platforms

• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and monitoring platforms such as AWS Azure or Google Cloud

• Experience with infrastructure monitoring troubleshooting and performance optimisation

• Knowledge of backup disaster recovery and IT security best practices

• Experience with scripting or automation tools such as PowerShell Bash or Python is considered an advantage

• Strong problem-solving troubleshooting and organisational skills

• Ability to work independently and manage infrastructure responsibilities with minimal supervision

• Comfortable working fully on-site and participating in occasional shift and night coverage rotations

• Ability to occassionaly work night shifts (when required).

BENEFITS: