Senior IT Systems Administrator

Senior IT Systems Administrator

Job Location: Aukera office in Bucharest / Hybrid

Contract type: Full-time, permanent position

Background to Aukera

Aukera is a Renewable Energy Company (IPP) with offices in Belgium, Bucharest, London, Edinburgh, Rome and Berlin. We pride ourselves on our values and working environment. Our staff are friendly and caring, very professional and dedicated, and committed to having a real impact on the planet. We look for people who are high performers, whatever their field, and who are self-motivated. As a growing company, we need people who are prepared to take ownership and drive improvements, who have respect for each other, and collaborate effectively. We value diversity and are proud to have an international team spread across Europe covering 14 nationalities, with over 30% female employees.

The role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior IT Systems Administrator to lead and own Aukera's IT operations. The role will involve taking full responsibility for the administration of our Microsoft 365 environment, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Intune, Azure cloud networks and servers, and user and device management, while driving continuous improvement across our IT function.

Aukera continues to grow with team members spread across Europe, highlighting the need for strong verbal and written communication skills in English. You will report to Aukera's Head of Transformation in London and work closely with our IT partner in Belgium, managing these relationships with confidence and taking a leading role in shaping Aukera's IT strategy and operations.

Responsibilities:

System & IT Administration

• Lead all administrative activities across Aukera's Microsoft-focused environments, including user account management, device and endpoint administration, Azure cloud network and server administration, and software lifecycle management

• Independently manage and optimise ongoing software licensing activities, including domain name management and Aukera website administration

IT Hardware Procurement

• Lead the management of IT hardware needs across Aukera offices, owning the full lifecycle from procurement through to asset tracking and issue resolution

• Define and maintain hardware standards and budgets, identifying strategic suppliers and ensuring alignment with system requirements

New Software Configuration

• Take ownership of evaluating, configuring and integrating new software tools into Aukera's environment, as needed

Security, User Support and Troubleshooting

• Lead the onboarding of new employees, ensuring IT setup, equipment and access are fully prepared and consistently delivered to a high standard

• Manage IT partner in implementing security measures and policies to safeguard company data, systems and infrastructure

• Act as the escalation point for IT-related issues across the organisation, resolving complex problems efficiently and proactively

IT Operations

• Develop, own and continuously improve standard operating procedures for Aukera's day-to-day IT processes

• Manage IT hardware inventory and asset registers across all offices

• Lead relationship with Aukera's helpdesk vendor, defining service expectations and holding partners accountable for delivery

Experience Required:

• Degree in an IT-related field or equivalent professional experience, with a minimum of 4+ years in an IT support or systems administration role

• Proven hands-on experience administering Microsoft technologies including Microsoft 365, Azure cloud networks and servers, Microsoft Entra ID, Intune, SharePoint and Teams in a professional environment

• Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end issue resolution across Microsoft/software packages and hardware in a business setting

• Experience supporting or leading IT operations in a multi-office or international organisation

Additional considerations:

• Proven experience with software rollout and change