System Engineer/Network Administrator

The Preferred Supplier; Delft; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer/Network Administrator in Delft, Netherlands. The role involves overseeing IT operations across European offices, maintaining systems, and supporting new IT initiatives. Ideal candidates will have 5 to 10 years of experience in systems engineering, strong skills in Linux/Unix, and familiarity with VMware and cloud environments. Applicants should possess a BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience and be eager to grow within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of experience in systems engineering.
• Strong technical knowledge of hardware, applications, and networking.
• Experience with enterprise server and backup hardware.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and troubleshoot IT issues.
• Maintain operating systems, security tools, servers, and applications.
• Own projects and key responsibilities in business initiatives.

Skills

Linux/Unix

Technical problem-solving

VMware (ESX)

Communication skills

Collaborative teamwork

Education

BS in Computer Science or comparable experience

Tools

Microsoft Windows Server 2012/2016/2019

Active Directory

NetApp storage systems

Microsoft Azure Hybrid Cloud

AWS environments

Job description

About the job System Engineer/Network Administrator

XCorporation (Nasdaq: X), a market leader in MEMS timing, offers MEMS-based silicon timing system solutions. X configurable solutions offer a rich feature set that enables customers to differentiate their products with high performance, small size, low power, and high reliability. With over 2 billion devices shipped to date, X is changing the timing industry.

Job Summary

We’re seeking an experienced Systems Engineer/Administrator who is eager to use and grow their technological skills. In this role, the successful individual will protect our critical information, systems, and assets, build solutions, implement new software and hardware, and assist in the development of an overall IT strategy. We are looking for a highly motivated individual looking to contribute and learn in a collaborative team environment.

The selected candidate will oversee the 24x7x365 stability, integrity, and efficient operation, for all company European offices. In the same time assist HQ with new IT initiative in Europe or other remote locations.

Responsibilities

• Interact with the help desk and other teams to assist in troubleshooting, identify root cause, and provide technical support when needed.
• Candidate will be located in Delft, Netherlands; main focus is the support of all X offices in EU (Netherlands, Ukraine, Russia, …).
• Maintain essential IT operations, including operating systems, security tools, applications, servers, email systems, laptops, desktops, software, and hardware.
• Own projects, solutions, and key responsibilities within a larger business initiative.
• Ability to perform under minimum supervision, yet be comfortable asking for help as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Strong technical knowledge of the complete inter-workings between hardware, applications, networking and user experience.
• Technical and problem‑solving skills in multiple flavors of Linux/Unix such as RedHat, Ubuntu, CentOS, and knowledge of cybersecurity practices.
• Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and supports enterprise server and backup hardware and devices.
• Manages system deployments, upgrades, patching, and migration projects in coordination with department leadership, Engineering teams, and Infrastructure team.
• Solid VMware (ESX), KVM, and RDP experience and general virtualization best practices.
• Good command of English language (written and verbal) and communication skills required.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative, fast‑paced team environment.
• Have a great attitude and motivation to learn and apply new knowledge and skills.
• 5 to 10 years’ experience with systems engineering.
• BS in the field of Computer Science or comparable experience.
• NetApp storage systems and ONTAP OS. Understanding of storage architectures, including peripheral interfaces (FC, SCSI, RAID, Ethernet) and multi‑processor designs, TCP/IP‑based LANs, iSCSI, and FibreChannel SANs.
• Experience working with Microsoft Windows Server 2012/2016/2019 and Active Directory (DNS, DHCP, GPO management).
• Familiarly with Microsoft Azure Hybrid Cloud and AWS environments.