Senior Workplace Administrator

<p>Openchip is a European Silicon Engineering Company, headquartered in Barcelona, Spain. We aim to democratize the usage of Chips by developing Systems on Chip, SOCs, that combines RISC-V and accelerated chiplets for AI and HPC, everything interconnected with UCIe open interfaces. Our technologies will provide a value in multiple fields as Artificial Intelligence, Security and Privacy and Carbon Footprint Reduction. We are willing to change the Silicon Industry and help to build a more sustainable world, where collaboration and openness are by default. Our chips will be used in High Performance Computing, Autonomous Driving, Telecommunications, Personalized Medicine, Edge Computing and Cloud.</p><p></p><p>We can offer you an exciting career path in a multicultural and multinational environment where innovation, teamwork and trust are in our DNA. You will have the opportunity to learn from senior professionals, use the most advanced technologies to develop chips and participate in one of the most relevant technological projects in the European Union.</p><p></p><p>We are looking for a skilled, proactive, and service-oriented <strong>Senior Workplace Administrator</strong> to join our IT Operations team. This professional will act as a bridge between the user community and Openchip’s Systems and Security teams, ensuring a smooth, secure, and consistent user experience across all workplace platforms and devices.</p><p>The ideal candidate will be hands-on and detail-driven, with solid experience managing enterprise-scale environments across Windows, Linux, and macOS.</p><p>You will report to the Infrastructure Lead and play a key role in maintaining the operational health, security, and usability of our workplace ecosystem — working in a high-security environment with globally distributed users and a high ratio of contractors.</p><p>Beyond daily operations, you will contribute to standardization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives, helping to shape Openchip’s modern, scalable workplace infrastructure.</p><p></p><p><strong>You will be responsible for:</strong></p><ul> <li> <p>Acting as the main link between the user community and corporate IT policies.</p> <ul> <li><p>Coordinating with the HelpDesk team to ensure smooth rollout, adoption, and support of tools and workplace policies.</p></li> <li><p>Working closely with the Systems and Security departments to align infrastructure, compliance, and workplace operations.</p></li> </ul> </li> <li><p>Guaranteeing operational excellence and user satisfaction, ensuring an efficient and consistent experience across all devices and platforms.</p></li> <li><p>Owning and deploying workplace policies and applications across Windows, Linux, and macOS environments.</p></li> <li><p>Supporting the implementation of security measures and compliance requirements within user environments (excluding servers).</p></li> <li><p>Monitoring, maintaining, and optimizing endpoint performance, ensuring scalability and resilience in hybrid and remote setups.</p></li> <li><p>Participating in tool evaluation and rollout projects, providing feedback on usability, performance, and integration with corporate systems.</p></li> <li><p>Contributing to documentation and best practices for workplace standards and device lifecycle management.</p></li> </ul><p></p><p><strong>Qualifications and technical expertise:</strong></p><ul> <li><p>Proven experience managing enterprise environments for Linux and macOS (Windows experience is a plus but not essential).</p></li> <li><p>Demonstrated experience with mass device management across Windows, Linux, and macOS systems.</p></li> <li><p>Hands-on experience with MDM (Mobile Device Management) platforms.</p></li> <li><p>Experience managing VDI environments and Citrix solutions.</p></li> <li><p>Prior experience managing large-scale workplace infrastructures in mid to large enterprises.</p></li> <li><p>Desirable certifications: o MD-101: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate o LPIC-1 / LPIC-2 / LPIC-3 (Linux Professional Institute).</p></li> <li><p>Advanced level of English (spoken and written), as it is the daily working language.</p></li> </ul><p></p><p><strong>Soft skills:</strong></p><ul> <li><p>Strong communication and collaboration abilities.</p></li> <li><p>Problem-solving mindset with high attention to detail.</p></li> <li><p>Proactive and user-oriented approach.</p></li> <li><p>Ability to handle multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.</p></li> <li><p>Team player with a hands-on attitude and operational mindset.</p></li> <li><p>Enthusiasm for continuous improvement and learning.</p></li> </ul><p></p><p><strong>What do we offer?</strong></p><ul> <li><p>Join an innovative team and experience company growth.</p></li> <li><p>We believe in investing in our employees and providing them with the opportunities they need to grow and develop their careers.</p></li> <li><p>Enjoy a hybrid work environment.</p></li> <li><p>We also offer flexible