Systems Administrator (Global IT Infrastructure & Virtualization)

Independent Recruiters; Hoofddorp; Remote; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work options

Job summary

Independent Recruiters is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to support a modern global IT environment. The role covers Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and virtualization platforms for a multinational operation.

You will balance day-to-day IT support with upgrades, projects, and a weekend on-call rotation in a remote EU-based position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of systems administration or IT infrastructure experience.
• Strong Windows Server, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365/Azure AD skills.
• 3+ years with VMware and Hyper-V.
• Solid networking and IT security understanding.
• Experience with backups, monitoring, and recovery procedures.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high availability, security, and performance across core server, network, and cloud environments.
• Manage Windows Server, AD, Azure AD, and Microsoft 365.
• VMware and Hyper-V virtualization platform management and optimisation.
• Oversee switches, firewalls, VPN, Wi‑Fi, and security best practices.
• Provide Tier 2/3 support for local and international users.
• Contribute to global infra upgrades, migrations, docs, and process improvements.
• Participate in rotational weekend on-call (about 2 hours every 4 weeks).

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

Microsoft 365/Azure AD

Networking

IT Security

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Independent work

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

VPN

Job description

Are you an experienced, all-round Systems Administrator looking to manage and support a modern global IT environment? An international technology and electronics company is looking for a versatile Systems Administrator to manage core infrastructure, virtualization platforms, networks, and user environments for their global operations.

In this role you will be responsible for maintaining Windows Server, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365, managing VMware and Hyper-V virtualization environments, overseeing network infrastructure (switches, firewalls, VPN, Wi-Fi), and driving security best practices. You will balance day-to-day IT support with infrastructure upgrades and project delivery within a collaborative, international IT team.

This an EU-based remote position, open for applicants with full EU working eligibility.

Responsibilities

As a Systems Administrator, you will ensure high availability, security, and performance across core server, network, and cloud environments.

• Server & Cloud Administration: Maintain, configure, and support Windows Server, Active Directory, Azure AD, and Microsoft 365 environments.
• Virtualization & Storage: Manage and optimize virtualization platforms (VMware & Hyper-V), storage systems, backups, and routine system maintenance.
• Network & Security Infrastructure: Oversee switches, firewalls, VPNs, Wi-Fi, and telephony systems; implement and enforce IT security best practices.
• Support & Operations: Provide Tier 2/3 technical support across servers, desktops, and core applications for local and international users.
• Projects & Upgrades: Assist with global infrastructure enhancements, system migrations, documentation, and process optimization.
• On-Call Availability: Participate in a rotational weekend on-call schedule (approx. 2 hours per weekend every 4 weeks).

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in systems administration or IT infrastructure support within a professional environment.
• Strong, hands-on knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365/Azure AD.
• Minimum 3+ years of practical experience with both VMware and Hyper-V.
• Solid understanding of operational networking (switches, firewalls, VPNs, Wi-Fi) and IT security principles.
• Hands-on experience managing backups, monitoring tools, and system recovery procedures.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; disciplined in documenting procedures.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, global matrix environment.

The offer

A great fulltime position, working either in the Netherlands office (near Amsterdam) or EU-based remote. The position comes with a competitive salary and good secondary benefits, about which we'd like to tell you more in an introductory meeting.