Junior IT Administrator
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Job description
Internal IT Systems
- Support the lifecycle of internal IT systems including workstations, peripherals, and shared services.
- Assist with directory services (LDAP) and user account management.
- Help manage software installations, asset tracking, and IT inventory across both offices.
- Provide first-line support to employees, resolving hardware and software issues onsite in Berlin and remotely for Amsterdam.
Datacenter Operations
- Assist with monitoring and maintaining datacenter infrastructure (servers, storage, cabling).
- Support hardware replacements and rack maintenance tasks under guidance.
- Help maintain documentation of datacenter layouts, IP assignments, and change logs.
Endpoint Management & OS Upgrades
- Assist in planning and executing OS upgrade cycles for employee laptops (Windows & macOS).
- Help maintain device images and follow upgrade runbooks.
- Ensure devices meet security baselines and track compliance status.
- Ship and support devices remotely for Amsterdam-based employees.
Network & Wireless Monitoring
- Monitor wired and wireless network health across both offices and escalate anomalies.
- Assist with Wi-Fi administration (access points, SSIDs, guest networks) in Berlin and remotely for Amsterdam.
- Help troubleshoot basic connectivity and wireless coverage issues.
Mobile Device Management (MDM)
- Support day-to-day MDM operations (e.g. Jamf, Intune, or similar) including device enrollment and policy application.
- Assist with application deployment and device offboarding procedures.
Security & Patch Management
- Assist with patch deployment cycles across employee endpoints and internal systems.
- Help monitor security alerts and escalate incidents to senior staff.
- Support enforcement of endpoint security policies (antivirus, disk encryption, screen-lock).
- Help maintain patch status documentation and reports., * Hands-on experience across a broad range of IT disciplines from day one.
- Mentorship from experienced infrastructure and platform engineers.
- Onsite role based in Berlin, with occasional travel to Amsterdam as needed.
- Competitive junior salary, learning budget, and room to grow into a mid or senior role.
- A collaborative, engineering-driven culture where your contributions matter.
Requirements
We are looking for a motivated Junior IT Administrator to join our team and support the day-to-day health of our internal IT environment across our Berlin and Amsterdam offices. You will be based onsite in Berlin and support our Amsterdam office remotely. This is a great entry point into a broad IT role,you will get hands-on experience across end-user support, device management, network monitoring, and security patching, with guidance and mentorship from senior team membe, * 1-2 years of experience in an IT support, helpdesk, or junior sysadmin role (internships and apprenticeships count).
- Basic understanding of Windows and/or macOS administration.
- Basic Linux knowledge (navigating the command line, file permissions, common admin tasks).
- Familiarity with networking concepts: DNS, DHCP, VLANs, Wi-Fi.
- Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced technical environment.
- Good troubleshooting mindset,methodical, calm under pressure, and willing to dig in.
- Strong communication skills; able to support non-technical users with patience.
- Fluent in English; German is a plus.
Nice to Have
- Any exposure to MDM tools such as Jamf or Microsoft Intune.
- Basic scripting knowledge (Bash, PowerShell, or Python).
- Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Zabbix or Grafana.
- Relevant certifications or coursework: CompTIA A+, Network+, Microsoft fundamentals, or similar.