Local System Administrator - European Commission

NTT DATA Europe & Latam; Brussel; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA Europe & Latam is seeking a Local System Administrator for European Commission projects in Brussels. The role focuses on deploying, maintaining, and securing Linux and Windows servers, virtualization and container environments, and automation tasks to ensure high system availability.

The candidate will collaborate with IT teams across DGs, support on-prem infrastructure, and contribute to incident response, documentation, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced European Commission

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience as a Linux and Windows System Administrator.
• Great experience with Linux-based operating systems such as RedHat, Ubuntu, Debian, etc.
• Great experience with Windows Servers.
• Experience with virtualization technologies like VMware, KVM, etc.
• Experience with container and container orchestration technologies like Docker, Podman, etc.
• Strong understanding of network protocols and concepts such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, etc.
• Experience with security best practices, including encryption technologies, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems
• Experience with deployment and configuration automation systems like Ansible, Puppet, and scripting like Bash, Python, PowerShell, etc.
• Experience with database systems such as Oracle DB, MS SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.
• Great understanding of version control systems, preferably Git
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Installing, configuring, and maintaining Linux and Windows servers and workstations
• Updating/patching systems and applications with bug fixes, security upgrades or new releases
• Performing system backups and recovery
• Monitoring system performance and ensuring system security
• Maintaining network servers such as file, DHCP, DNS, proxies, etc.
• Troubleshooting any reported problems and responding to system-related queries
• Documenting the configuration of the system and the procedures for its use
• Scripting and light programming to automate tasks
• Working on system failures immediately to ensure quick turnaround time and system availability

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

English proficiency

Tools

Linux

Windows Server

VMware

KVM

Docker

Podman

Ansible

Puppet

Bash

Python

PowerShell

Git

Oracle DB

MS SQL Server

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Job description

NTT DATA - a part of NTT Group - is a trusted global innovator of IT and business services headquartered in Tokyo. We help clients transform through consulting, industry solutions, business process services, IT modernization and managed services. NTT DATA enables clients, as well as society, to move confidently into the digital future. We are committed to our clients' long-term success and combine global reach with local client attention to serve them in over 50 countries. Visit us at nttdata.com.

Role:

Local System Administrator - European Commission

As a System Administrator the candidate would be responsible of deployment, maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems running on the Linux or Windows operating systems. He/she will work closely with other members of the IT team to support the DGs technology infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

• Installing, configuring, and maintaining Linux and Windows servers and workstations
• Updating/patching systems and applications with bug fixes, security upgrades or new releases
• Performing system backups and recovery
• Monitoring system performance and ensuring system security
• Maintaining network servers such as file, DHCP, DNS, proxies, etc.
• Troubleshooting any reported problems and responding to system-related queries
• Documenting the configuration of the system and the procedures for its use
• Scripting and light programming to automate tasks
• Working on system failures immediately to ensure quick turnaround time and system availability

Requirements:

• At least 3 years of experience as a Linux and Windows System Administrator
• Great experience with Linux-based operating systems such as RedHat, Ubuntu, Debian, etc.
• Great experience with Windows Servers
• Experience with virtualization technologies like VMware, KVM, etc.
• Experience with container and container orchestration technologies like Docker, Podman, etc.
• Strong understanding of network protocols and concepts such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, etc.
• Experience with security best practices, including encryption technologies, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems
• Experience with deployment and configuration automation systems like Ansible, Puppet, and scripting like Bash, Python, PowerShell, etc.
• Experience with database systems such as Oracle DB, MS SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.
• Great understanding of version control systems, preferably Git
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills

Languages:

• Excellent knowledge of English - Level C1/C2 in Understanding, Speaking and Writing
• French is a strong advantage

Some soft skills the client will appreciate:

• Good analytical and synthesis skills, communicate effectively and know how to adapt communication to interlocutors
• Flexible, conscientious, results-oriented, proactive and critical. Someone that constantly wants to learn
• Can work independently and in a team, under pressure and with changing priorities
• Problem-solving skills
• Proactive attitude, customer oriented and results
• Rapid self-starting capability and experience in team working and working in an international/ multicultural environment

Our offer:

• You will have the opportunity to work in an international and multi-cultural environment
• You will be able to work for interesting European projects that is managed by European Commission
• You will receive a nice compensation and benefits according to your level (Freelancers are also welcome)