As the sole onsite IT support for TransMedics' new Italy office located in Mirandola (MO), you will deliver exceptional end-user support while acting as the local steward for all infrastructure, systems, and security controls. You will partner daily with the US-based IT Operations, Infrastructure, Security, and Applications teams to ensure a seamless, secure, and highly available computing experience for our Italian workforce and visiting executives. This hybrid role blends Tier 1–2 support, systems / network administration, vendor coordination, and hands-on project execution.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO :
- Own the full incident lifecycle : intake, triage, resolution, documentation, and post-incident reporting.
- Support macOS, Windows 11, and iOS devices; manage lifecycle through Intune and Jamf (enrollment, compliance, configuration, patching).
- Build and deploy user workstations (image, asset tag, peripheral setup).
- Provide coaching (deskside and remote) and multilingual walk-throughs for common tasks and new tool rollouts.
- Maintain a bilingual knowledge base (Italian and English); translate and localize how-to guides, FAQs, and outage notices.
- Perform basic Layer 2 / 3 switch and wireless controller configuration (VLANs, QoS, SSIDs, access-port changes).
- Serve as the onsite "remote hands" for the US Network & Cloud teams during upgrades, cutovers, and troubleshooting (fiber / ISP hand-off, firewall swaps, cabling).
- Monitor / Support conference room technology - booking panels, A / V equipment, Zoom Rooms, and Digital-Signage endpoints, coordinate and update accessory maintenance.
- Administer local Active Directory objects (OUs, groups, Security Groups, Users, Computers), enforce password and MFA policies.
- Provision / reclaim Microsoft 365 and other software licenses; manage Exchange Online mailbox permissions and shared resources.
- Execute local backup media rotation (if applicable), printer queue management, and small on-prem service restarts under run-book guidance.
- Enforce endpoint protection, disk encryption, data-loss-prevention, and mobile-device-management baselines.
- Perform monthly workstation and network vulnerability remediation steps assigned by the Security Operations Center (SOC).
- Support GDPR and Italian privacy regulations by following data-handling SOPs and participating in quarterly access reviews.
- Report suspected security incidents immediately, collect artifacts, and preserve evidence per Incident Response playbooks.
- Maintain an accurate asset register (hardware, software, accessories, warranties).
- Forecast spares and replenishment; create purchase requisitions, receive shipments, and reconcile invoices.
- Act as the primary contact for local ISPs, low-voltage cablers, copier vendors, and building facilities for IT-related utilities (power, HVAC, structured cabling).
- Represent Italy office requirements in global IT projects (new SaaS rollouts, network modernization, security initiatives).
- Execute approved local changes during change-control windows, supplying status and validation evidence.
- Contribute continuous-improvement ideas for tooling, automation, and user experience.
BACKGROUND AND QUALIFICATIONS :
Education & Experience
- 3+ years in a corporate Help Desk / Desktop Support or Site IT Administrator role.
- Demonstrated autonomy supporting 50–200 onsite and remote users.
Technical Proficiency
- Strong knowledge of Windows 10 / 11, macOS Ventura+; iOS.
- Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, Entra ID), Active Directory, basic PowerShell.
- Intune and / or Jamf for device onboarding, compliance, and configuration.
- Fundamental LAN concepts (TCP / IP, DHCP, DNS, VLANs, Wi-Fi 6 / 6E).
- Ticketing and ITIL concepts (Incident, Change, Asset).
Language & Communication
- Native-level Italian and professional English—written and spoken.
- Proven ability to translate technical material for non-technical audiences.
Soft Skills
- Self-starter who prioritizes tasks and seeks clarity proactively.
- Cross-cultural collaboration with distributed teams.
Physical Requirements
- Lift / move up to 25 kg (servers, monitors, UPS devices).
- Crawl under desks, manage cable runs, and rack / stack equipment as needed.
Preferred / "Plus" Skills
- Industry certifications : CompTIA A+, Network+, Microsoft MD-102, Jamf 200, ITIL v4.
- Experience with Zoom Rooms, Cisco switching, Meraki wireless, and Freshservice.
- Exposure to regulated environments (medical devices, pharma, or other FDA / EU MDR-regulated industries).
- Familiarity with GDPR, ISO 27001, or NIST CSF control frameworks.
- Standard office hours with occasional evening or weekend work to align with global maintenance windows.
- Limited travel (
- Participation in shared on-call rotation for critical incidents.
Willingness to relocate to Mirandola, Italy